1. Foreign Language Immersion Program Parent Information Prerequisite3/14/2013

2. Objectives Define foreign language immersion Review the findings of the research Describe Alpines Program Communicate the Registration Process and Terms 2 3. Assets of Alpine Union Full Day Kindergarten Innovations equate to Engagement, Individualization,and Deeper Learning Pathways Plus Shadow Hills- Communication, Collaboration &Technology Experienced, Caring, Skilled and Dedicated Teachers Incredible Parents & Great Children 3 4. Benefits of a Dual Language Program Based on ResearchEducational Benefits of Dual Language Participation:Development of literacy in two or more languages has cognitive advantages: increasing mental flexibility, divergent thinking, and mathematical problem solving.Perform equally well if not better than their peers in English-only classrooms.Acquire advanced levels of functional second language proficiency.Have increased job options and preparation for the labor market and the need for bilingual workers.Attain increased skills for bridging across multiple cultural worlds.4 5. Foreign Language Immersion is At Least 50% Instruction in Target Language A long term 6-10 year commitment Challenging for the student The gift of bilingualismI view your program to be a gift to the students. Beingbilingual at such a young age is incredible! It offers so manyopportunities for students: to learn vocabulary, make newfriends, learn and feel comfortable in more than one culture,become more empathetic and worldly, and even delaydementia in old age.Teacher in a current immersion program in SD County 5 6. Foreign Language Immersion is not An afterschool program Language Enrichment offered for 30 minutes per day A short term investment An easy educational experience A program for smart kids 6 7. Purpose of Program Meet the needs of parents who see the value of givingchildren the gift of bilingualism. Expand the educational and professional opportunitiesfor students. Enhance the learning potential of students byexpanding childrens cognitive capacity.7 8. Goals of the ProgramAcademic Excellence in Two Languages Offer 10 continuous years of an immersion program spanning preschool through 8th grade (beginning with preschool, kinder and 1st grade in 2013-14 and adding a grade level each year after) Produce student achievement in English and mathematics that is equal or greater than the district cohort enrolled in English only instruction measured by 4th grade results. 100% of the students who spend at least 6 years in the program will attain full biliterate status. The District will retain 90% of students living in Alpine that would otherwise attend foreign language programs in other school districts. 8 9. Alpines Spanish Immersion ProgramBeginning Year of Program: 2013-14Grade Levels Offered in 2013-14: preschool (fee based),kindergarten, and First grade Location: Creekside-preschool and kinder, Shadow Hills Elementary School -First Grade Program Model Configuration: 50-50 model. Students are instructed in Spanish at least 50% of the day in core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The other half of the day students learn to read, write, and speak in English, and learn other core subjects in English.Parents understand that a long term (6 + years) commitment to the program is necessary to maximize student achievement goals.9 10. Alpine Model is Based on Research and CurrentSuccess of the state initiativein Utah View Utah Model Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTG0YFU8vWA 10 11. How does academic achievementcompare looking at students in immersion programs vs. those ina traditional setting? 11 12. Nestor English Language Arts (CST)Grades 3-8 --- Compare Students in LanguageAcademy, District, StateLang Acad RFEP Lang Acad EPAcross the gradelevels, Language425Dist EPState Av EPAcademy studentsmake significantly400greater growth thantheir comparison375peers.350RFEP studentsclose achievement325gap with state anddistrict EPs -300scoring higher atgrades 4-5 and 8.2753rd 4th5th 6th7th8th 13. Nestor English Math (CST)Grades 3-8 --- Compare Students in LanguageAcademy, District, State Notice that Lang Lang Acad EPDist EP State Av EPAcad. (EP) studentsare advanced (400+)450and District and StateEP are Profcient.425 400 375 350 325 300 3rd4th5th 6th 7th 8th 14. Nestor Elementary DataImmersion Creates New Levels ofPotential for All Students!14 15. Dual Language Programs in San Diego County70604507DL Programs40 1430 3New Programs 3 2Existing Programs 320 5 2 1 310 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 401 2007 1978 1981 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2012 2011 First Year of Program Implementation15 16. Registration Process Attend Parent Information Night or Watch the RecordedParent Information Prerequisite Understand & Commit to the Program Complete the Kindergarten or 1st grade registrationpacket Complete the Spanish Immersion Registration Form Enroll in the Program by registering at Creekside16 17. Forms That Can Be Turned in Later Immunizations -Required immunizations must beturned in by 8/26/2013All other parts of the registration form must be turned in for AUSD to accept the packet and establish your place on the enrollment list.17 18. Preschool ProgramCreekside Early Learning Language Academy AUSD Preschool will open the middle of August 2013. The program has been appropriately created for children ages 3 and 4. Young students will learn in both Spanish andEnglish during the academic portion of the day which is 9am to 12:30pm. Other activities throughout the day includenatural science, art, music and physical activities, all within a nurturing environment where each child can explore andthrive. Located on the Creekside campus: 8818 Harbison CYN RD, Alpine. Operating hours for the preschool will be 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. This is a 12 month program. Full day care tuition will be $725.00 Half day care tuition will be $550.00 (Any 5 hrs within the operating hours). Offer a high quality preschool program to AUSD families and families outside the district. Follow the same core academicvalue as AUSD Kindergarten and First grade and prepare each child to succeed. Each student to attain higher academic achievement, greater grasp of language skills and exposure to other cultures. Preschool Early Learning Language Academy: Tina Raleigh @ traleigh@alpineschools.net or 619-659-8695 18 19. QuestionsTop Ten Answers for Parents About Immersion Educationhttp://www.carla.umn.edu/immersion/acie/vol10/may2007_parentsten. htmlRegistration Questions Julia Foster jfoster@alpineschools.net 619-659-8250Pick up registration packets and turn in to CreeksideProgram QuestionsPrincipal, Yvette Maier ymaier@alpineschools.net 619-659-825019