This document provides an overview of bilingual education in the United States. It discusses the history of bilingual education policy from the colonial period to present day, highlighting key events like the English-only movement in California in the late 20th century. It also summarizes several major national evaluation studies of bilingual education programs. The document examines theories about language acquisition and an influential long-term study on program effectiveness. It concludes by describing the characteristics of effective bilingual education programs and the two-way bilingual education model.
The presentation discusses the cognitive benefits of bilingualism based on research from neuroscience, psychology, education, and linguistics. It is believed that being bilingual increases cognitive load capacity, improves memory, and develops problem-solving skills from an early age. Bilingualism is also associated with enhanced executive function, which allows for better focus, attention, and problem-solving. Additionally, bilingualism may delay the onset of dementia by approximately 4 years and help compensate for cognitive decline later in life. The cognitive benefits of bilingualism are vast but still being researched.
This document discusses the benefits of bilingual education programs. It highlights a teacher who sees students grow socially as they learn two languages and respect cultural differences. Research shows that bilingualism leads to higher cognitive skills, academic achievement, and job opportunities. Studies of over 2 million students found that English learners need 5-8 years of primary language education to close achievement gaps, and students in bilingual programs often outperform native English speakers. The goals of two-way bilingual immersion programs are to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, multicultural competence, and increase global, home and school community.
This document discusses various types and definitions of bilingualism. It defines early vs late bilingualism, simultaneous vs successive bilingualism, and other categories. It also addresses common myths and misconceptions about bilingualism, such as the ideas that it leads to cognitive delays or linguistic confusion. In reality, with proper input in both languages, bilingual children develop normally. The document advocates for additive bilingualism programs that support learning in both the first and second languages.
The document argues that foreign language instruction is crucial for American students for several reasons. It notes that U.S. schools lag behind other countries and even third world countries in producing students proficient in foreign languages. Additionally, it states that learning foreign languages narrows achievement gaps, promotes higher-order thinking skills, fosters cultural understanding, enhances career opportunities, and benefits learning in other academic subjects. The document concludes that all American students should have foreign language training in order to develop skills for a globalized world.
Learning a foreign language provides several cognitive, academic, career, and social benefits according to the author. It can make you smarter through improved problem-solving and reasoning skills, boost academic achievement, and provide professional advantages through increased job opportunities in a globalized world. Speaking another language also allows you to access more international education, information, and social/cultural experiences while strengthening national security. Overall, being multilingual enriches life by opening doors to communicate with more people around the world.
This document discusses considerations for promoting success for English language learners. It addresses defining bilingualism, the benefits of bilingualism for individuals and societies, and the effects of bilingualism on children according to research. While bilingual education has challenges in the U.S., the document outlines strategies like using students' native language in instruction, collaborative teaching, and challenging instruction to promote deep proficiency in both languages.
Learning a foreign language provides several cognitive, academic, career, and social benefits according to the author. It can make you smarter through improved problem solving and reasoning skills, boost academic achievement, and provide professional advantages through increased job opportunities in a globalized world. Speaking an additional language also allows you to access more international education, information, and social/cultural experiences while strengthening national security. Overall, becoming multilingual enriches life by opening doors to communicate with more people around the world.
This document provides an overview of bilingual education in the United States. It discusses the history of bilingual education policy from the colonial period to present day, highlighting key events like the English-only movement in California in the late 20th century. It also summarizes several major national evaluation studies of bilingual education programs. The document examines theories about language acquisition and an influential long-term study on program effectiveness. It concludes by describing the characteristics of effective bilingual education programs and the two-way bilingual education model.
The presentation discusses the cognitive benefits of bilingualism based on research from neuroscience, psychology, education, and linguistics. It is believed that being bilingual increases cognitive load capacity, improves memory, and develops problem-solving skills from an early age. Bilingualism is also associated with enhanced executive function, which allows for better focus, attention, and problem-solving. Additionally, bilingualism may delay the onset of dementia by approximately 4 years and help compensate for cognitive decline later in life. The cognitive benefits of bilingualism are vast but still being researched.
This document discusses the benefits of bilingual education programs. It highlights a teacher who sees students grow socially as they learn two languages and respect cultural differences. Research shows that bilingualism leads to higher cognitive skills, academic achievement, and job opportunities. Studies of over 2 million students found that English learners need 5-8 years of primary language education to close achievement gaps, and students in bilingual programs often outperform native English speakers. The goals of two-way bilingual immersion programs are to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, multicultural competence, and increase global, home and school community.
This document discusses various types and definitions of bilingualism. It defines early vs late bilingualism, simultaneous vs successive bilingualism, and other categories. It also addresses common myths and misconceptions about bilingualism, such as the ideas that it leads to cognitive delays or linguistic confusion. In reality, with proper input in both languages, bilingual children develop normally. The document advocates for additive bilingualism programs that support learning in both the first and second languages.
The document argues that foreign language instruction is crucial for American students for several reasons. It notes that U.S. schools lag behind other countries and even third world countries in producing students proficient in foreign languages. Additionally, it states that learning foreign languages narrows achievement gaps, promotes higher-order thinking skills, fosters cultural understanding, enhances career opportunities, and benefits learning in other academic subjects. The document concludes that all American students should have foreign language training in order to develop skills for a globalized world.
Learning a foreign language provides several cognitive, academic, career, and social benefits according to the author. It can make you smarter through improved problem-solving and reasoning skills, boost academic achievement, and provide professional advantages through increased job opportunities in a globalized world. Speaking another language also allows you to access more international education, information, and social/cultural experiences while strengthening national security. Overall, being multilingual enriches life by opening doors to communicate with more people around the world.
This document discusses considerations for promoting success for English language learners. It addresses defining bilingualism, the benefits of bilingualism for individuals and societies, and the effects of bilingualism on children according to research. While bilingual education has challenges in the U.S., the document outlines strategies like using students' native language in instruction, collaborative teaching, and challenging instruction to promote deep proficiency in both languages.
Learning a foreign language provides several cognitive, academic, career, and social benefits according to the author. It can make you smarter through improved problem solving and reasoning skills, boost academic achievement, and provide professional advantages through increased job opportunities in a globalized world. Speaking an additional language also allows you to access more international education, information, and social/cultural experiences while strengthening national security. Overall, becoming multilingual enriches life by opening doors to communicate with more people around the world.
Bilingualism provides cognitive advantages such as improved executive function and better ability to monitor surroundings. Recent studies also show bilingualism can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The Spanish educational system is trying to implement bilingual programs in schools using three models: two official state languages, one official language and a foreign language, or two official languages and a foreign language. The objectives are to improve English skills, enhance learning of other subjects, and prepare students for future education and careers, but disadvantages can include issues with teacher language skills, resources, student language levels, and focus on language over course content.
This document discusses bilingualism and defines several key terms. It notes that the Hispanic population in the US has increased significantly since 1970, sparking more discussion around bilingualism. Bilingualism can be studied from linguistic, psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, and neurolinguistic perspectives. Bilingualism can be defined at the individual level or societal level. Different types of bilinguals include coordinate vs compound, early vs late, balanced vs dominant, simultaneous vs successive, additive vs subtractive, and elite vs folk bilinguals.
This document discusses bilingual and multilingual education. It defines bilingual education as using the mother tongue for instruction throughout school while also teaching a second language as a subject. The purposes of bilingual education are to help learners learn about their own and other cultures, and to promote assimilation. The document outlines different frameworks for bilingual education, including language-based frames that examine language balance and additive/subtractive programs. It also discusses content-based frames like submersion, transitional bilingual, maintenance bilingual, immersion, community language teaching, and heritage language programs. Context-based frames examine macro contexts and micro contexts like elite and folk bilingualism. The document emphasizes integrating these frameworks and features of successful programs.
The document discusses bilingual and multilingual education around the world, including the use of minority and indigenous languages in schools. It examines different models of bilingual education such as immersion programs, transitional bilingual education, and maintenance bilingual education. Key issues addressed include the role of language in education, cultural and linguistic rights, and how schools can balance global and local languages.
This document discusses various aspects of bilingualism, including:
- Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in two languages, with greater proficiency in one. Children can acquire two languages simultaneously through the same stages of development as monolingual children.
- By age 3, bilingual children develop basic interpersonal skills in both languages and then cognitive academic proficiency. Accessing two languages early in life can accelerate verbal and non-verbal development.
- Bilingualism benefits cognitive development, helping children solve mental puzzles, boosting brain function, and protecting against dementia later in life. It also influences social identity by challenging world views.
This document discusses teaching bilingually and the benefits of bilingualism. It begins by outlining the day's lesson on bilingualism, including thinking about bilingualism, types of bilingualism, and defining bilingual types. It then discusses different types of bilingualism such as compound vs coordinate bilingualism. Finally, it outlines several cognitive advantages of being bilingual such as better metalinguistic awareness, classification skills, and prevention of some neurological disabilities.
Benefit of bilingualism_session3_postingMike Yamakawa
The document discusses the advantages of being bilingual, biliterate, and multicultural. It notes that being bilingual provides cognitive benefits like improved executive function and multi-tasking abilities. It also fosters global perspectives and an appreciation for other cultures. Research shows that language immersion students develop more positive attitudes towards different ethnicities and a stronger sense of global citizenship.
Culturally and linguistically diverse studentscaswellj
The document discusses opportunities that culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms provide for both students and educators. It describes how valuing each student's unique background and experiences can foster respect and improve learning outcomes. It then provides details about a specific Ukrainian student, including his home life, school experiences, academic strengths and challenges, particularly with phonics and reading multisyllabic words. The student's cultural and linguistic "funds of knowledge" from traveling and speaking multiple languages at home are also discussed.
The document discusses bilingualism and bilingual language acquisition in children. It covers several key topics:
1) Definitions of different types of bilingualism, such as coordinate vs. compound bilinguals and early vs. late bilinguals.
2) Debates around whether bilingual children initially have one unified or separate language systems. The unitary language system hypothesis argues they initially have one system that differentiates over time, while the separate systems hypothesis is that children differentiate languages from the start.
3) Language mixing in bilingual children and debates around whether it shows confusion or constrained grammatical competence in both languages.
1. The document discusses the debate around using bilingualism in language classes. It argues that using a student's first language (L1) in class can help rather than hinder their learning of a new language (L2).
2. An observation of an English language class was conducted over two weeks using observation sheets, teacher interviews, and student opinions. The results showed that using bilingualism supported students' learning of L2.
3. The document reviews the types of bilingualism and benefits of being bilingual, such as improved cognitive functioning, multitasking skills, memory, decision-making, and cultural understanding. Overall, it argues that L1 can facilitate, rather than impede
This document discusses different types of bilingualism and bilingual speakers. It defines bilingualism as using two languages, not necessarily with equal proficiency. There are several types of bilingual acquisition depending on factors like the languages of the parents and community. The document also discusses concepts like early vs late bilinguals, balanced vs dominant bilinguals, simultaneous vs sequential bilinguals, additive vs subtractive bilingualism, elite vs folk bilinguals, and code switching vs code mixing. Key aspects of a bilingual speaker include when they learned their languages, the opportunities and contexts in which they use each language, and their relative proficiency in the different languages.
The document discusses various topics related to bilingualism, including definitions of different types of bilingualism (e.g. coordinate vs. compound), approaches to studying bilingualism, and theories of how children acquire two languages. It addresses debates around whether bilingual children initially have one unified language system or separate systems for each language. While early mixing of languages may occur, most research supports that bilingual children differentiate their languages from a young age according to each language's rules and social context, rather than mixing due to confusion from learning two languages.
The document discusses different types of bilingualism and how children acquire multiple languages. It describes how pidgin and creole languages developed as a way for groups without a common language to communicate. Six types of bilingualism are outlined based on the languages of the parents and community. The types include situations where one parent speaks one language, the home languages are different from the community language, parents speak different languages, and cases where parents mix languages. Examples of studies on child bilingualism are provided for each type.
This document discusses language policy and multilingualism. It provides examples of official language policies in different countries and regions that aim to establish the status and use of particular languages in government, education and public services. It also discusses unofficial language policies and how language ideologies and practices shape overt policies. Experts define language policy differently, with some seeing it as both official plans and unofficial practices, while others see it as existing between official ideology and everyday practices.
The document discusses Washington state's Seal of Biliteracy program which recognizes high school graduates who have attained high-level proficiency in a second language in addition to English. It notes that being biliterate can have economic benefits for students in terms of exports, foreign students visiting, and agriculture. It encourages feedback on draft criteria for the seal and discusses key elements of the establishing law, including encouraging school districts to participate.
1) The document discusses several myths about bilingualism and bilingual education, including that bilingual means English only, that there is only one view of bilingualism, and that bilingual education is only for elites.
2) It presents different types and models of bilingual education, from subtractive to additive to dynamic models, and explains concepts like common underlying proficiency and the difference between basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency.
3) Current bilingual methodologies mentioned include dual language programs, content-based instruction, and translanguaging, with the document advocating for dynamic bilingual education that sees language as a resource rather than a problem.
How Languages Improve the Brain:
Bilingualism and Executive Functions
- Benefits of Bilingualism
- Bilingualism and its relation to Executive Functions
- Confirm definitions and characteristics of Executive Functions
* Five Premises
* Development and Training
* Relationship to "self-regulation," "emotional control"
Connections: The Learning Sciences Platform work is focus on:
- Educational Support “in situ”
- Professional Development
- Educational Research
This work is complemented with “in situ” accomplaniment and joint research.
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Supporting Children In Their Home Languagejenny1tafe
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may be mono-lingual, bi-lingual, or multi-lingual. There are different types of bilingualism including balanced, additive, subtractive, and receptive. Children can become bilingual through simultaneous acquisition from birth or successive acquisition by learning a second language after the first. Learning additional languages provides cognitive, cultural, communication, and personal advantages both for individuals and society as a whole. It is important to encourage children to speak in their home language to assist learning, reinforce their first language and culture, and support their self-esteem.
The document outlines the procedures and responsibilities for providing services to English Language Learner (ELL) students in Regional School District #14. It details the legal requirements around identifying, assessing, and serving ELL students. Key personnel such as the Director of Instruction, principals, literacy specialists, and classroom teachers each have defined roles in the process. The goal is to ensure ELL students receive appropriate support through a coordinated team approach, while meeting all state and federal legal mandates.
This document summarizes information about English language learners (ELLs) in the St. Paul public school district. It notes that 53 languages are spoken by students, with 38% of students being ELLs. It discusses legal requirements to provide English instruction to ELLs and strategies for supporting their language development, including using their native language, lowering anxiety, and integrating language and content instruction.
Bilingualism provides cognitive advantages such as improved executive function and better ability to monitor surroundings. Recent studies also show bilingualism can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The Spanish educational system is trying to implement bilingual programs in schools using three models: two official state languages, one official language and a foreign language, or two official languages and a foreign language. The objectives are to improve English skills, enhance learning of other subjects, and prepare students for future education and careers, but disadvantages can include issues with teacher language skills, resources, student language levels, and focus on language over course content.
This document discusses bilingualism and defines several key terms. It notes that the Hispanic population in the US has increased significantly since 1970, sparking more discussion around bilingualism. Bilingualism can be studied from linguistic, psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic, and neurolinguistic perspectives. Bilingualism can be defined at the individual level or societal level. Different types of bilinguals include coordinate vs compound, early vs late, balanced vs dominant, simultaneous vs successive, additive vs subtractive, and elite vs folk bilinguals.
This document discusses bilingual and multilingual education. It defines bilingual education as using the mother tongue for instruction throughout school while also teaching a second language as a subject. The purposes of bilingual education are to help learners learn about their own and other cultures, and to promote assimilation. The document outlines different frameworks for bilingual education, including language-based frames that examine language balance and additive/subtractive programs. It also discusses content-based frames like submersion, transitional bilingual, maintenance bilingual, immersion, community language teaching, and heritage language programs. Context-based frames examine macro contexts and micro contexts like elite and folk bilingualism. The document emphasizes integrating these frameworks and features of successful programs.
The document discusses bilingual and multilingual education around the world, including the use of minority and indigenous languages in schools. It examines different models of bilingual education such as immersion programs, transitional bilingual education, and maintenance bilingual education. Key issues addressed include the role of language in education, cultural and linguistic rights, and how schools can balance global and local languages.
This document discusses various aspects of bilingualism, including:
- Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in two languages, with greater proficiency in one. Children can acquire two languages simultaneously through the same stages of development as monolingual children.
- By age 3, bilingual children develop basic interpersonal skills in both languages and then cognitive academic proficiency. Accessing two languages early in life can accelerate verbal and non-verbal development.
- Bilingualism benefits cognitive development, helping children solve mental puzzles, boosting brain function, and protecting against dementia later in life. It also influences social identity by challenging world views.
This document discusses teaching bilingually and the benefits of bilingualism. It begins by outlining the day's lesson on bilingualism, including thinking about bilingualism, types of bilingualism, and defining bilingual types. It then discusses different types of bilingualism such as compound vs coordinate bilingualism. Finally, it outlines several cognitive advantages of being bilingual such as better metalinguistic awareness, classification skills, and prevention of some neurological disabilities.
Benefit of bilingualism_session3_postingMike Yamakawa
The document discusses the advantages of being bilingual, biliterate, and multicultural. It notes that being bilingual provides cognitive benefits like improved executive function and multi-tasking abilities. It also fosters global perspectives and an appreciation for other cultures. Research shows that language immersion students develop more positive attitudes towards different ethnicities and a stronger sense of global citizenship.
Culturally and linguistically diverse studentscaswellj
The document discusses opportunities that culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms provide for both students and educators. It describes how valuing each student's unique background and experiences can foster respect and improve learning outcomes. It then provides details about a specific Ukrainian student, including his home life, school experiences, academic strengths and challenges, particularly with phonics and reading multisyllabic words. The student's cultural and linguistic "funds of knowledge" from traveling and speaking multiple languages at home are also discussed.
The document discusses bilingualism and bilingual language acquisition in children. It covers several key topics:
1) Definitions of different types of bilingualism, such as coordinate vs. compound bilinguals and early vs. late bilinguals.
2) Debates around whether bilingual children initially have one unified or separate language systems. The unitary language system hypothesis argues they initially have one system that differentiates over time, while the separate systems hypothesis is that children differentiate languages from the start.
3) Language mixing in bilingual children and debates around whether it shows confusion or constrained grammatical competence in both languages.
1. The document discusses the debate around using bilingualism in language classes. It argues that using a student's first language (L1) in class can help rather than hinder their learning of a new language (L2).
2. An observation of an English language class was conducted over two weeks using observation sheets, teacher interviews, and student opinions. The results showed that using bilingualism supported students' learning of L2.
3. The document reviews the types of bilingualism and benefits of being bilingual, such as improved cognitive functioning, multitasking skills, memory, decision-making, and cultural understanding. Overall, it argues that L1 can facilitate, rather than impede
This document discusses different types of bilingualism and bilingual speakers. It defines bilingualism as using two languages, not necessarily with equal proficiency. There are several types of bilingual acquisition depending on factors like the languages of the parents and community. The document also discusses concepts like early vs late bilinguals, balanced vs dominant bilinguals, simultaneous vs sequential bilinguals, additive vs subtractive bilingualism, elite vs folk bilinguals, and code switching vs code mixing. Key aspects of a bilingual speaker include when they learned their languages, the opportunities and contexts in which they use each language, and their relative proficiency in the different languages.
The document discusses various topics related to bilingualism, including definitions of different types of bilingualism (e.g. coordinate vs. compound), approaches to studying bilingualism, and theories of how children acquire two languages. It addresses debates around whether bilingual children initially have one unified language system or separate systems for each language. While early mixing of languages may occur, most research supports that bilingual children differentiate their languages from a young age according to each language's rules and social context, rather than mixing due to confusion from learning two languages.
The document discusses different types of bilingualism and how children acquire multiple languages. It describes how pidgin and creole languages developed as a way for groups without a common language to communicate. Six types of bilingualism are outlined based on the languages of the parents and community. The types include situations where one parent speaks one language, the home languages are different from the community language, parents speak different languages, and cases where parents mix languages. Examples of studies on child bilingualism are provided for each type.
This document discusses language policy and multilingualism. It provides examples of official language policies in different countries and regions that aim to establish the status and use of particular languages in government, education and public services. It also discusses unofficial language policies and how language ideologies and practices shape overt policies. Experts define language policy differently, with some seeing it as both official plans and unofficial practices, while others see it as existing between official ideology and everyday practices.
The document discusses Washington state's Seal of Biliteracy program which recognizes high school graduates who have attained high-level proficiency in a second language in addition to English. It notes that being biliterate can have economic benefits for students in terms of exports, foreign students visiting, and agriculture. It encourages feedback on draft criteria for the seal and discusses key elements of the establishing law, including encouraging school districts to participate.
1) The document discusses several myths about bilingualism and bilingual education, including that bilingual means English only, that there is only one view of bilingualism, and that bilingual education is only for elites.
2) It presents different types and models of bilingual education, from subtractive to additive to dynamic models, and explains concepts like common underlying proficiency and the difference between basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency.
3) Current bilingual methodologies mentioned include dual language programs, content-based instruction, and translanguaging, with the document advocating for dynamic bilingual education that sees language as a resource rather than a problem.
How Languages Improve the Brain:
Bilingualism and Executive Functions
- Benefits of Bilingualism
- Bilingualism and its relation to Executive Functions
- Confirm definitions and characteristics of Executive Functions
* Five Premises
* Development and Training
* Relationship to "self-regulation," "emotional control"
Connections: The Learning Sciences Platform work is focus on:
- Educational Support “in situ”
- Professional Development
- Educational Research
This work is complemented with “in situ” accomplaniment and joint research.
Visit our social networks
- Website: http://thelearningsciences.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionstlsp/
- Instagram: ConexionesPCA2017
- Slideshare: https://www.slideshare.net/Lascienciasdelaprendizaje
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E-mail: info@thelearningsciences.com
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Supporting Children In Their Home Languagejenny1tafe
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may be mono-lingual, bi-lingual, or multi-lingual. There are different types of bilingualism including balanced, additive, subtractive, and receptive. Children can become bilingual through simultaneous acquisition from birth or successive acquisition by learning a second language after the first. Learning additional languages provides cognitive, cultural, communication, and personal advantages both for individuals and society as a whole. It is important to encourage children to speak in their home language to assist learning, reinforce their first language and culture, and support their self-esteem.
The document outlines the procedures and responsibilities for providing services to English Language Learner (ELL) students in Regional School District #14. It details the legal requirements around identifying, assessing, and serving ELL students. Key personnel such as the Director of Instruction, principals, literacy specialists, and classroom teachers each have defined roles in the process. The goal is to ensure ELL students receive appropriate support through a coordinated team approach, while meeting all state and federal legal mandates.
This document summarizes information about English language learners (ELLs) in the St. Paul public school district. It notes that 53 languages are spoken by students, with 38% of students being ELLs. It discusses legal requirements to provide English instruction to ELLs and strategies for supporting their language development, including using their native language, lowering anxiety, and integrating language and content instruction.
This document is a newsletter in Russian for alumni of U.S. State Department exchange programs in Kyrgyzstan. It announces the 405th issue of the newsletter and provides information on upcoming opportunities for alumni, including application deadlines for Fulbright programs, an international translation symposium, and job openings. Details are given on the Fulbright Foreign Student and Foreign Language Teaching Assistant programs, as well as the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. Contact information is provided for questions.
This document is a newsletter in Russian for alumni of U.S. State Department exchange programs in Kyrgyzstan. It announces several fellowship and grant opportunities for further education in the U.S., including a faculty development program, Fulbright scholarships for master's degrees, Fulbright foreign language teaching assistantships, and Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships. Application deadlines range from mid-June to mid-July 2012. The newsletter also lists current job vacancies at international organizations in Kyrgyzstan.
This document discusses 10 key questions regarding effective world language programs. It addresses why languages are important in today's globalized world, which languages students should learn, and the essential elements of second language acquisition. It also covers national language standards, curriculum alignment, measuring student outcomes, flexibility in language offerings, finding qualified teachers, and available resources. The overall message is that students need global competence through language learning to prepare for an interconnected world.
ESL programs teach students using only English to help them achieve English proficiency and academic mastery, while bilingual programs teach subjects in a student's native language as they learn English. Studies show ESL works well through intensive English study, while bilingual education may delay English learning and lower test scores. Both programs must meet federal standards, and states can choose specific programs. Qualification for ESL is determined through home language surveys and English proficiency testing.
Californians Together brief overview of English Language Learners in California: ELLs & Common Core, Long Term English Learners, California Seal of Biliteracy, and Local Control Funding Forumula. Presented at Families in Schools' Alliance 2013, April 12, 2013 at the Sacramento Sheraton
This webinar discusses the benefits of hiring a Language Assistant for primary schools in preparation for foreign languages becoming compulsory in key stage 2 from September 2014. A Language Assistant is a native speaker of a foreign language who works 12-18 hours per week modeling pronunciation, providing cultural context, and supporting language teaching. Hiring a Language Assistant can improve students' language skills, support teachers, and enrich the school's cultural curriculum. The webinar reviews the application process, costs, and support available to schools through the British Council Language Assistant program.
The document discusses the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program in the St. Joseph School District. It provides an overview of the legal rights of English Learner students, DESE requirements for identifying and assessing language minority students, and census data showing increasing numbers of EL students in the district over the past decade speaking over 20 different languages. It describes the types of EL learners and how language develops, and outlines ESOL strategies and resources available to teachers to support EL students' academic success.
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Assistant: Sure, we have a great selection of books about animals. What kind of animals are you interested in?
Student: I like jungle animals. Do you have any books about monkeys, snakes or jaguars?
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The Education of American Students Should Be Multilingual in 2023 | Future Ed...Future Education Magazine
Education of American Students should have bilingual education and the many advantages that come with learning a second language, but many of them—particularly those in public schools—do not have this option until much later in their academic careers, if at all.
The document provides information about a symposium on meeting the needs of English learners (ELs) with disabilities. It discusses research showing ELs receiving little language support are most likely to be referred to special education. The presentation topics include referral of ELs to special education, assessment of ELs for special education, developing linguistically appropriate individualized education programs (IEPs), best practices for teaching ELs with disabilities, and reclassifying ELs. It also discusses California's new English language development standards and supports on the Smarter Balanced assessment for ELs.
This document discusses key premises and perspectives on second language development and acquisition:
- Premise 1 discusses active learning as essential for acquiring knowledge. Premise 4 discusses using specific strategies to meet the needs of second language learners. Premise 5 discusses providing contexts for language and content instruction.
- Second language development is a school-wide responsibility but often overlooked. Instruction must be coordinated across settings and teachers.
- Second language acquisition follows a developmental process impacted by context, individual psychology, and program supports. It typically takes 5-7 years to attain academic proficiency in a second language. A variety of learner profiles and needs must be addressed through instruction.
This document discusses the assessment of English learners (ELs). It defines ELs as linguistically and culturally diverse students whose English proficiency prevents them from understanding grade-level material taught in English. It notes that ELs are identified through valid and reliable assessments of their content knowledge and English language skills. The document outlines the primary purposes of assessing ELs, which include identification, monitoring progress, accountability, and evaluating programs. It also discusses the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) which is responsible for placement, instructional methods, and annual reviews of ELs.
Updated slideshow. Please view to learn about the Convivencia Project at Maple Valley Schools in Michigan. For more information, visit our website: www.convivencia-us.org
The document discusses several reasons why Americans should learn foreign languages. It states that a lack of foreign language knowledge threatens US security and competitiveness in the global marketplace. Learning a foreign language can increase job opportunities and prevents Americans from losing out on over 200,000 jobs annually that require foreign language skills. Studying a foreign language also improves cognitive development and academic performance, and prepares students for a multicultural world where four out of five new jobs are tied to international trade.
Florida Seal of Biliteracy Policy ProposalMatthew Barbee
The document discusses encouraging biliteracy in Florida's schools. It notes that while Florida has policies supporting bilingual education through programs like bilingual immersion, there are still deficiencies including inadequate access to programs and teacher training. Research shows benefits of biliteracy like increased cognitive development and advantages in the global job market. The document proposes a Seal of Biliteracy policy to recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language.
VEE150 DEAF EDUCATION Deaf_Hard of Hearing LSL.pptxShealynJunge
The document discusses different approaches to deaf education including Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) programs, Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) programs, and examples of specific master's programs across the United States that take either a DHH or LSL approach. Many programs focus on developing American Sign Language skills and Deaf culture as well as English literacy, while LSL programs emphasize spoken language development through auditory training. Requirements for various programs include prerequisites, teaching experience with DHH students, and sign language proficiency.
The document proposes updates to Massachusetts' stretch energy code to help achieve the state's climate goals. It recommends (1) tightening the residential stretch code to require Home Energy Rating System scores of 42 for gas heating or 45 for electric heating, (2) introducing a specialized opt-in stretch code defining "net-zero" buildings and requiring solar panels and electric readiness for gas buildings, and (3) updating the commercial stretch code with more stringent efficiency standards tailored to different building types to lower emissions cost-effectively. Public comments are sought on the straw proposal.
Critical Conversations: Mental Health & Substance Use - 11/18/21Franklin Matters
The Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Task Force teamed up with the SAFE Coalition to host the Critical Conversations Panel. This event was held online and in person at Franklin High School on November 18th, 2021. The panel featured 7 speakers with various perspectives representing education, health care, law enforcement, parent/guardians, and people with lived experience. The conversation focused on identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community.
The Town Administration and Board of Assessors prepared the following to present the FY 2022 tax rate info for the public hearing at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021.
My version shares the information with some chart views that I think help tell the story better (my 2 cents)
Town of Franklin: Human Resources Update - 10/13/21Franklin Matters
Town of Franklin (MA) - Human Resources presentation to the Finance Committee on Oct 13, 2021. HR Director Karen Bratt presents the updates and answers questions along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.
Franklin (MA) Housing Production Plan Presentation - 20210714Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment that finds increasing housing prices, an aging population, and a shortage of affordable housing units. It sets goals to maintain over 10% affordable housing and increase units for low-income and special needs residents. The draft identifies strategies like zoning changes and incentives to produce more affordable housing. Public feedback is being incorporated before final adoption and DHCD approval to help guide the town's housing development.
Davis Thayer Presentation - School Committee Meeting 06/08/21Franklin Matters
The presentation deck used to show the highlights of the Davis Thayer Elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year. The school building closes at the end of this school year and students in September will join the Keller Elementary School.
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - presentation - 06/02/21Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP includes a housing needs assessment, goals to increase affordable housing units above 10% as required by law, and implementation strategies. It finds Franklin's housing costs and ownership rates are high while supply is low. Goals aim to maintain and increase affordable units for low-income residents, seniors, disabled, and employers' workforce. Strategies could include zoning changes, density bonuses, and funding programs. Public comments are accepted through June 25th.
The updated school budget pages to be reviewed at the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Tuesday, Apr 13,2021. These pages reflect changes to the FY 2022 budget preview shared 2 weeks ago and are due to be voted on at the meeting.
Franklin Downtown Partnership planning Ladybug TrailFranklin Matters
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is developing the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail to highlight Franklin's unique downtown sites. The trail will feature 25 sites tied together with ladybug sculptures, each having an informational sign. It began as a public art project in 2014 and the partnership took over coordinating outdoor sites in 2018. Their goal is to encourage foot traffic downtown and remind residents of Franklin's history, like how it became the state bug. They have partnered with local groups and have 12 business and 13 cultural and historical sites planned. Installations will continue through 2022 with an unveiling planned for Spring 2022.
The presentation doc used for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Feb 9, 2021 to provide insights on the proposed pool testing pilot for COVID-19
This document summarizes Massachusetts' COVID-19 vaccine timeline and distribution plan. It outlines that 300,000 vaccine doses will be available in phase one in December through February for priority groups like healthcare workers, long term care residents and staff, first responders, and those with two or more comorbidities. Phase two from March through April will include 1.9 million additional doses for groups like educators, grocery workers, those 65 and older, and those with one comorbidity. By phase three, the vaccine will be available to the general public. It emphasizes that the vaccine will only be distributed once the FDA confirms it is safe, and that the state will promote equitable access, with 20% of doses going to hard-hit communities
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
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This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
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1. Franklin High School
State Seal of Biliteracy
School Committee Presentation
“Monolingualism is the illiteracy of the 21st century.”
(Gregg Roberts, Utah State Office of Education)
September 10, 2019
3. State Seal of Biliteracy
Languages of Current and Incoming FHS Students
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*Portfolio or Alternative Assessments
● Low-incidence languages without appropriate or available assessment tool
● Languages not characterized by the use of listening, speaking, reading or for which there
is no writing system
American Sign Language (ASL) French-Creole Polish
Arabic *Gujarati Portuguese
Bengali *Hausa Russian
Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) Hindi *Telugu
English *Malayalam
French *Nepali
4. 1. English Criteria
▰ Proficiency on ELA MCAS or
ACCESS
2. 2nd Language Criteria
▰ Proficiency in a 2nd language through
state approved assessment
State Seal of Biliteracy
Legislation
4
How do students earn the Seal?
5. State Seal of Biliteracy
Who qualifies for the Seal?
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Massachusetts State
Seal of Biliteracy
Massachusetts State
Seal of Biliteracy w/ Distinction
Demonstrate an intermediate-high
level of proficiency in a language
other than English and proficiency in
English
Demonstrate an advanced-low level
of proficiency in a language other
than English and proficiency in
English
6. 1.FPS will foster well-rounded students and prepare them to be global citizens in
part by promoting proficiency in multiple languages.
2.Schools/Districts will maintain a record of students who earn the Seal along with
the assessment results and report this information annually to the DESE (per MA
State Guidelines)
3.Schools will ensure that low-income students must have access to assessments at
no cost (per MA State Guidelines)
State Seal of Biliteracy
Legislation
6
What are the implications for FHS and FPS?
7. State Seal of Biliteracy
Next Steps … Beginning in 2019-20
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Informing the school:
● World Language and EL teachers inform
students
● Morning announcements
● Article in the school newspaper
● Faculty meeting
Informing families:
● A letter explaining the Seal of Biliteracy
● Parent meeting
Informing the community:
● District press-release
● Social media
● Local newspapers
● FPS Seal of Biliteracy Website
Franklin’s Seal of Biliteracy Website
https://franklinsealofbiliteracy.weebly.com/
8. State Seal of Biliteracy
Proposed Timeline for 2020-21
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September-October
-Identify eligible students
-Community Outreach
February-March
-Students register for
L2 proficiency tests
April
-L2 Proficiency
Testing
-Review portfolios
May-June
-Awards night
-Seal on diploma &
transcript