Dual Lang. teachers


Reedville Elementary
is launching a Spanish & English
Dual Language program for students who will be in
Kinder and 1st grade in 2012-13.
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Dual Language Program Informational Links below
Out of Reedville Attendance Area: Submit a Transfer Request to home school. Transfer
request forms available on District website www.hsd.k12.or.us and upon request in
school offices.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Document (available soon)
Updates:
· Join us for the Dual Language Program Option presentation at
Reedville Elementary on Feb. 16, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Frequently Asked Question & Answer Document
(available soon)
Updates:
· February – June 2011: Reedville staff received further professional development. Staff provided input and feedback. The committee reviewed extensive research and attending the Dual Language (CABE) California Association of Bilingual Education Conference in June 2011. In May 2011, staff was informed that due to a variety of factors that the committee would continue their work, but a dual language program option would not be an option for Reedville students in 2011-2012.
· September 2011: The committee unanimously voted to move forward to develop a feasibility plan for a Kindergarten and/or Kindergarten/First Grade program start for September 2012.
· November 2011: The committee completed two possible implementation plans for a Kindergarten and First Grade start. The committee developed a communication/recruitment plan. Principal Baez submitted the committee recommendations to the Hillsboro School District Office of School Performance.
January 2011
Dual Language Committee
In January 2011, staff and parents were presented information regarding the program elements and benefits to a Dual Language educational program. Staff, parent and community input was gathered and committee members consisting of Reedville staff and parents were recruited.
In February 2011, a committee of staff and parents began to explore the essential elements of a quality Dual Language program option as it applies to Reedville School for future Reedville students.
The committee was responsible for answering and developing the following questions/items:
§ Does Reedville have the necessary conditions to support a Dual Language program option?
§ What program options would fit best?
§ Can we provide a different program for current K-3 students?
§ Plan for Implementation and communication
English presentation
Dual_Language_101_Eng.pdf
Spanish presentation
Dual_Language_101_Community.pdf
Bilingual Presentation
Reedville Dual Language Presentation.pptx
Above are the two presentation documents that were reviewed at the January 2011 meeting. Below you can review two videos highlighting Dual Language Programs. I encourage you to explore these documents.
We are exploring Dual Language as a program option for students attending Reedville
. A committee of staff and parents will explore the essential elements of a quality Dual Language program as it applies to Reedville School for future Reedville students. The earliest possible start would be incoming Kindergarten 2011. The program would expand to the next grade level each following year.
The committee will be responsible for answering and developing the following questions/items:
Parent Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X8JF9CP
English presentation
Dual_Language_101_Eng.pdf
Spanish presentation
Dual_Language_101_Community.pdf
Bilingual Presentation
Reedville Dual Language Presentation.pptx
§ Does Reedville have the necessary conditions to support the program?
§ What program options would fit best?
§ Can we provide a different program for current K-3 students?
§ Plan for Implementation and communication
Below are two videos highlighting the current Hillsboro School District Dual Language Programs at Minter Bridge and W.L. Henry Elementary. You will also have access to the two presentation documents that were reviewed at the meeting. I encourage you to explore these documents.
Finally, your thoughts and questions will guide us in making the appropriate decisions. Please take a moment to fill out the Parent Survey!
Thank you,
Gina Baez
Principal
Reedville Elementary

Please click the link buttons below to view -
ksl.com video: Utah leading the nation in dual immersion programs

Video Clip of Movie: Speaking in Tongues


The Rich Promise of Two-Way Immersion by Kathryn J. Lindholm-Leary
EducLeadership_TWI2.pdf