3. National Data - Remedial vs. Enrichment Models
Long-Term Academic Achievement of ELLs
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4. Dallas ISD Dual Language Programs
Two-Way Dual Language Program
It is a biliteracy program where two student populations learn
a second language through content instruction while
maintaining their dominant language.
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One-Way Dual Language Program
It is a biliteracy program that serves identified English Learners
with academic instruction in English and Spanish.
Secondary Dual Language Program
It is a biliteracy pathway with instruction in both English and
Spanish that gives students the opportunity to graduate with the
Seal of Biliteracy.
5. Student Eligibility
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● Identified English Learners (ELs) follow LPAC
documentation process from Kindergarten - 9th
grade
● Parent request for identified Non-EL students in
Kindergarten - 1st grade
○ Parents make commitment to program from
Kindergarten through 5th grade and sign opt-in
letter
○ No eligibility testing
● Non-ELs with previous Dual Language Education
may enroll in 2nd thru 9th grade
*PK- Must meet state PK guidelines for eligibility (LEP status, homeless, free/reduced lunch,
parent a member of Armed Forces, currently/formerly in foster care system); parents commit
to program through 5th grade
6. Language Learners’ Unique Needs
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(Cloud 2013)
Native Speakers of English Native Speakers of Spanish
• Need extensive exposure to
the L2 (Spanish)
• Need gradual increase of instruction
time in their L1 (English)
• Need extensive exposure to their L1
(Spanish)
• Need gradual increase of instruction
time in their L2 (English)
Two-Way Dual Language
8. History of Two-Way & Secondary Dual Language
2011
Dual Language Plateaus
Slight dip in program
expansion; some Two-Way
Dual Language Programs
close; dip in program
implementation and student
performance
2018
Dual Language Thrives
Increase in Two-Way Dual Language
Programs; test scores increase;
program implementation increases;
first cohort of students on their way to
graduate with Seal of Biliteracy
2005
Pre-Dual Language
No articulation of a
districtwide program; No
coherence in implementation;
insufficient number of bilingual
teachers
2006
Dual Language Begins
Creation and implementation
of the Bilingual Staffing Plan;
inception of Dual Language;
mandated district wide
professional development for
principals, assistant principals,
and teachers
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14. Dual Language Cycle of Biliteracy
Challenging, Interactive,
Meaningful Instruction
Conceptual Refinement
in Language of
Instruction
Bridging for Language
Transfer
Bilingualism/Biliteracy
High Academic Achievement
Sociocultural Competence
15. PK - 1st One-Way & Two-Way DL Immersion
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One-Way & Two-Way
Dual Language
Immersion
Minutes
Reading Language Arts in
Spanish
120
Math in English 90
Science in Spanish 45
Social Studies in Spanish 45
210/300 = 70%
90/300 = 30%
ELs and Non-
ELs
16. 2nd - 5th One-Way/Two-Way Immersion
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One-Way/Two-Way
Immersion
Minutes
Spanish Reading Language Arts
English Reading Language Arts
60
60
Math in English 90
Science in Spanish 45
Social Studies in Spanish 45
150/300 = 50%
150/300 = 50%
ELs and Non-
ELs
17. 50 Middle and High School Dual Language Courses
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Language Arts
● Reading 6 DL
● Reading Language Arts 6 DL
● Reading Language Arts 6 Pre-AP DL
● Reading Language Arts 7 DL
● Reading Language Arts 7 Pre-AP DL
● Reading Language Arts 8 DL
Science
● Science 6 DL
● Science 6 Pre-AP DL
● Science 7 DL
● Science 7 Pre-AP DL
● Science 8 DL
● Astronomy 8 DL
● Biology DL
● Biology Pre-AP DL
● Chemistry DL
● Environmental Systems DL
● AP Environmental Science DL
LOTE
● Spanish 7 DL
● Spanish 8 DL
Social Studies
● Contemporary World Cultural Studies
DL
● Contemporary World Cultures Studies
Pre-AP DL
● Texas Studies DL
● Texas Studies Pre-AP DL
● U. S. Studies DL
● U. S. Studies 8 Pre-AP DL
● World Geography Pre-AP DL
● World History Pre-AP DL
● AP World History DL
● AP World History DL 1
● AP World History DL 2
● U.S. Government DL
● AP U.S. Government DL
● Economics DL
● AP Economics Micro DL
● AP Economics Macro DL
Mathematics
● Mathematics 6 DL
● Mathematics 6 Pre-AP DL
● Mathematics 7 DL
● Mathematics 7 Pre-AP DL
● Mathematics 8 DL
● Algebra I DL
● Algebra I Pre-AP DL
● Geometry DL
● Geometry Pre-AP DL
● Algebra II DL
● Algebra II Pre-AP DL
● Pre-Calculus DL
● Pre-Calculus Pre-AP DL
Tech Applications
● Introduction to Robotics DL
● Technology Applications DL
All Secondary Dual Language Programs offer at least two core courses taught
in Spanish from 6th-12th grade.
18. Sample Middle School Dual Language Pathway
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J. L. Long Middle School
Secondary Dual Language Pathway
6th Grade
English
Reading
Language
Arts
Spanish*
7th Grade 8th Grade
English Spanish* Spanish*English
Science
Social
Studies
P.E./Health
Reading
Language
Arts
DL
Math
DL
Reading
Language
Arts
Math
P.E./Health
Science
DL
Spanish
7 DL
(H.S. Credit)
Language
Arts
Science
Social
Studies
P.E./Health
Math
DL
Spanish
8 DL
(H.S. Credit)
Social
Studies
19. Sample High School Dual Language Pathway
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9th Grade
Spanish*
English I
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English
English II
United States
History
Studies Since
1877
English
AP Spanish V
or
Spanish
Native
Speakers III
Mathematical
Models with
Applications
or
Choice of
3 Approved
Courses
Integrated
Physics and
Chemistry
or
Choice of
7 Approved
Courses
English
English IV
or
Choice of
19 Approved
Courses
AP Spanish V
or
Special
Projects
Elective in
Lieu of
Science
Spanish III
or
Spanish
Native
Speakers I
Chemistry
or
Choice of 27
Approved
Courses
Choice of
17
Approved
CoursesUnited States
Government
World History
Studies
or
Choice of 2
Approved
Courses
Elective in
Lieu of S.
Studies
Economics
with
Emphasis on
Free
Enterprise
P.E.
or
Choice of 11
Approved
Courses
Art I
or
Choice of 18
Approved
Courses
AP Spanish IV
or
Spanish
Native
Speakers II
Algebra I
Biology I
Geometry
Algebra I DL
Biology I DL
Geometry DL
Spanish*
Environmental
Systems
DL
English III
Spanish*
Algebra II DL
Anatomy
and
Physiology
DL
Spanish*
Environmental
Science AP DL
Sunset High School
Secondary Dual Language Pathways
English
21. New Two-Way Dual Language Programs in 2019-2020
● Montessori Academy at Onésimo Hernández
● John W. Carpenter Elementary
● Roger Q. Mills TAG Academy
● Mark Twain TAG Academy
● Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning Center
● Joseph J. Rhoads Elementary
● H.S. Thompson Elementary
● Frederick Douglass Elementary
● Sam Houston Elementary
● Bethune Elementary
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Starting in 2019-2020
23. Updates
● Dual Language Implementation Guide and Rubric
● Staffing Guidance
○ Partner Teaching
○ Departmentalized
● New LAS test for EL identification
● 6th grade LOTE credit
● New ELAR/SLAR TEKS
● NEW ELPS
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24. Dual Language Program Updates
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New Vision and Philosophy
Curriculum
and
Instruction
Mandatory
Professional
Learning
Biliteracy
Learning
Environment
25. Dual Language Program
Vision: Deliver high-quality Dual Language program implementation for all
students to reach bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement in
Spanish and English, and sociocultural competence.
Philosophy: Our Dual Language program provides a biliterate and culturally
responsive learning environment that utilizes authentic, engaging, and
challenging instruction. Thinking, writing, reading, listening, and speaking in
both languages, will prepare our students to become global leaders in diverse
settings. Well-informed administrators, educators, parents, students, and
community will promote and advocate for exemplary Dual Language
implementation.
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Elementary | K–2 RLA/Social Studies Dual Language
Focused time for instruction of literacy & Social Studies practice for emergent bilingual students
RLA Routines Time
Mini Lesson
(Reading/Writing)
10 mins
Interactive Read
Aloud/Mentor Text
15-20 mins
Word Work 5-10 mins
Shared Reading/Writing 20 mins
Guided Reading/Writing
(Literacy stations)
50 mins
Metacognitive/Metalinguist
ic Transfer
(Bridging)
10-15 mins
Independent Practice
(Independence)
10 mins
Modeling Collaboratio
n
Independence
E1 E2 E3 E4
Literacy Stations are done during Guided Reading in the reading block. These stations
may include independent reading, word work, small group instruction, and writing.
Social Studies
Routines
Time
Mini Lesson
(Reading/Writing)
5-10 mins
Interactive Read Aloud 10-15 mins
Guided Practice
Conceptual Refinement
(small group with teacher)
15 mins
Metacognitive/Metalinguist
ic Transfer
(Bridging)
15-20 mins
Independent Practice
(Independence) 10 mins
120 minutes period for RLA and 45 minute period for SS = 165 minutes in
Spanish
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Elementary | 3–5 RLA Dual Language
Focused time for biliteracy instruction & social studies practice
120 minute period (60 minutes in Spanish and 60 minutes in English daily)
READING ROUTINES WRITING ROUTINES
Routine Time Routine Time
Word Work
10 mins
Setting the
Purpose
5
mins
Mini-Lesson
10
mins
Shared Reading
25
mins
Mentor Text
Instruction
10
mins
Guided Reading/
Strategy Lessons
30
mins
Guided Writing
10-20
mins
Independent
Reading
5
mins
Independent
Writing
20-30
mins
Modeling Collaboratio
n
Independence
E1 E2 E3 E4
Literacy Stations are done
during Guided Reading in
the reading block. These
stations may include
independent reading, word
work, and writing.
Metacognitive/Metalinguistic
Transfer (Bridging) occurs
within each time block as
necessary.
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Elementary | 2-5 RLA Dual Language
Focused time for biliteracy instruction and Social Studies practice
E1 E2 E3 E4
120 minutes RLA period (60 minutes in Spanish and 60 minutes in English daily)
Week 1 Monda
y -
Friday
Time
English Readin
g
Word
Work
60 mins
Spanis
h
Writing
Word
Work
60 mins
Week 2 Monda
y -
Friday
Time
English Writing
Word
Work
60 mins
Spanis
h
Readin
g
Word
Work
60 mins
Week 1-2 Monday –
Friday
Time
English ELAR 60 mins
Spanish SLAR 60 mins
120 mins
total lesson
cycles
M T
W TH
F M
T W
TH F
Updated
× Implied a disconnect
between reading & writing
✓ Allows for a stronger
connection between reading
& writing across both
languages
✓ Grounded in gradual release
✓ Supports grade-level &
content-based instructional
strategies
✓ Allows for teaching for
biliteracy
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Elementary | 2-5 SLAR/ELAR Dual Language
Week 1 Week 2
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins 60 mins 60 mins. 60 mins.
60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins. 60 mins
Lesson Cycle
(2 days = 120 minutes)
Reading, Writing, and Word Study
Daily
60 Minutes in Spanish
&
60 Minutes in English
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2-5 ELAR/SLAR SAMPLE LESSON CYCLE
Week 1 Week 2
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Guided
Reading or
Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Mini- Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
-Word Study
-Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Guided
Reading or
Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Guided
Reading or
Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Reading
*Metalinguistic
Transfer
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Guided
Reading or
Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Reading
*Metalinguistic
Transfer
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Guided
Reading or
Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Reading
*Bridging
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
*Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Practice
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Practice
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Practice
*Bridging
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Practice
*Bridging
60 mins.
*Mini-Lesson
*Interactive
Read
Aloud/Mentor
Text
*Word Study
*Shared
Reading/
Writing
60 mins.
*Small Group
Instruction
*Independent
Practice
*Bridging
Lesson Cycle
Two Days - 120 minutes
(in each language)
Daily 120 minutes
60 minutes in Spanish
60 minutes in English
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Elementary | 3-5 Social Studies Dual Language
Focused time for biliteracy instruction and Social Studies practice
Modeling Collaboratio
n
Independence
E1 E2 E3 E4
Social Studies Routines Time
Mini Lesson
(Reading/Writing)
5-10 mins
Interactive Read Aloud 10-15 mins
Guided Practice
Conceptual Refinement (small group with
teacher)
15 mins
Metacognitive/Metalinguistic Transfer
(Bridging)
15-20 mins
Independent Practice
(Independence) 10 mins
45 minutes period for SS in Spanish daily
32. Dual Language Program Updates
● New program vision and philosophy
● Curriculum and Instruction
○ Dual Language Curriculum
○ RLA instructional block K-5
○ Guided Reading
● Biliteracy Learning Environment
○ Bilingual Pairs
○ Three Linguistic spaces
○ Interactive Word Walls
○ Content Area Bulletin Boards
● Professional Learning
○ Mandatory Principal Professional Development
○ Proposed increase in Bilingual Stipend with
Professional Development requirement
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33. ¡Gracias!
Cloris Rangel
Director of Dual Language Programs
cbarrera@dallasisd.org
972-925-8886
Edgar Chávez
Dual Language Instructional Supervisor
edchavez@dallasisd.org
972-925-8965
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Vision: Deliver high-quality Dual Language program implementation for all
students to reach bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement in
Spanish and English, and sociocultural competence.
34. Dual Language Academy Logistics
Room Assignments for the Dual Language
Academy will be as follows:
Introduction - Theater
Bilingualism and Biliteracy- Room 285
High Academic Achievement-Room 290
Sociocultural Competence-Room 294
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