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Dual Program Evaluation

Dual Language Program

Program overview/updates

● Two-Way Immersion, 80/20 Spanish-English Program at Conrad Fischer Elementary School

● Replacing existing Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program

● Goals: Students become bilingual, biliterate and multicultural

● Curriculum Development

● Professional Learning

● Dual Language Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC)

Program participation - years 1 and 2

Purpose of program evaluation is to provide information to improve implementation and monitor effectiveness

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Theory of action for dual language program

And in the longer term….

Students will become bilingual, biliterate, bicultural, and achieve academically at high levels

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If we design and implementdual language program well…..

Then, in the short to

medium term

Instruction reflects research-based practices and student work reflects rigor and relevance

Parents and staff report strengths and satisfaction

Students will show growth in their language skills

Evaluation questions related to implementationEvaluation Question Data Source

ImplementationWhat does instructional practice in dual language classrooms look like? How does it match to research-based practices?

Classroom observations (start year 2)

What do student assignments/student work look like in dual language classrooms? How well do they match the rigor and relevance framework?

Sample of student assignments (start year 2)

In what aspects of the program do teachers and administrators report strengths and areas for improvement?

Teacher & administrator survey or focus group (start year 1)

How satisfied are parents and students with program implementation? What areas do they report are working well and what needs improvement?

Parent survey (start year 1)

In what aspects of the program do teachers and administrators report strengths and areas of improvement?

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How satisfied are parents and students with program implementation overall?

● Overall, how satisfied are you with the D205 dual language program so far? (1-10, 10 high)

○ Average rating: 9

● Parent comments:○ Happy with student learning, staff○ More support from district, more information from

district

Specific outcomes related to bilingualism and biliteracy●

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Specific outcomes related to biculturalism and academic achievement

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Evaluation questions related to outcomesEvaluation Question Data Source

OutcomesAre students becoming bilingual and biliterate?

Assessment data (KIDS, LAS Links, other as relevant) (start year 1)

Are students becoming culturally aware and accepting?

Student survey (start year 5)

Are students achieving at high academic levels (at least as high as their peers)?

State assessment achievement data (start year 6)

Are students becoming bilingual and biliterate?

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EL students showing progress in development of English

All students showing progress in development of Spanish language skills