1. FIRST SEMINAR FOR RETURNING NORTH AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ASSISTANTS SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 International Spanish Academies Tracy Pumilia, Principal El Marino Language School Culver City Unified School District tracypumilia@ccusd.org

2. El Marino Language School : ISA 2010 Spanish Immersion Program, K-5 509 Students Staffing  22 NCLB-certified teachers with BCLAD authorization  0 Bilingual Aides  0 Bilingual Office Staff  Limited Bilingual Specialists  Native Language Adjuncts funded by parents

3. Opportunities within CCUSD System La Ballona Dual Immersion Program Expansion Need for Bilingual Specialists  Resource  Language/Speech  Psychologists Office /Support Staff

4. The Ideal EMLS teacher High Level of Bilingual Proficiency High Level of Biliteracy Direct Knowledge of Target Culture Direct Knowledge of Norms  Parents  Community Direct Knowledge of California Education System  Curriculum, Content Standards  California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) And the Desire to Bring Children…

5. From the Beginning…

6. To the Middle…

7. With Engaging Cultural Activities Pre-School Dual Language Showcase, June 2010

8. And High Academic Content “Eli Whitney” Fiesta Musical, June 2010