From Vision to Implementation: Delaware World Language Immersion Supporting Student Learning by Supporting Teacher Growth F-CAP Symposium 2013 06/07/2013 From Vision to Implementation: Cross-Departmental Coordination for Immersion Program Success WHY DELAWARE? Cigna Story (Late 2010) Ms. Lynn Fulton-Archer Education Specialist, World Language Immersion Delaware Department of Education Lynn Fulton-Archer, Ed. Specialist, World Language Immersion lynn.fulton@doe.k12.de.us 1

“A world of advantages” “In today’s educational landscape, it is imperative for Delaware students to have the skills necessary to compete in a global economy. Learning a second language will offer our children an advantage in this increasingly competitive world.” Jack Markell, Governor of the State of Delaware WHY DELAWARE? Foreign investment - late 2010 (company with 1.75 billion in income from operations) Delaware is a corporate hub for more than half of the world’s Fortune 500 companies the heart of the banking and credit card industry a center for research and development in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology an international leader in a global exchange of commerce and ideas

By the numbers… World Language Expansion Initiative 5.3 Billion – total value of Delaware exports (2013) 30,000 – number of Delawareans employed by foreign-owned companies (2011) 34% –percent increase in exports to FTA countries over the last ten years 8.4% – percentage of private industry employment tied directly to foreign investment 4th – China’s rank in Delaware export markets, with $449 million in merchandise exports WHY DELAWARE? Delaware is a corporate hub for more than half of the world’s Fortune 500 companies the heart of the banking and credit card industry a center for research and development in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotechnology

Department of Education (Governor’s Initiative) Cross-Departmental Coordination Department of Education (Governor’s Initiative) Secretary of State Secretary of Labor Rodel Foundation DOE: Teacher Leader Effectiveness DOE: Exceptional Children / ELL Resources DOE: Curriculum and Instruction DOE: CTE / Career Pathways International Council of Delaware Office of Management and Budget HOW ARE WE DOING IT IN DELAWARE? “It takes a village to raise an immersion program” Strategic coordination by Delaware’s educational and governmental leadership The Governor’s Office, Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, OMB International Council of Delaware, Rodel Foundation The Delaware Department of Education (CIPD, CTE, TLEU, ECSS) Delaware’s school districts

Sustaining programs after Seeding programs Scaffolding for Success, Sustainability & Scalability Sustaining programs after Seeding programs Overall Budget Human Capital Teacher Recruitment Teacher Retention Coordinator Instructional Specialists Professional Development Curriculum Development Material Resources Core Materials L2 Literacy Math, Science Supplemental Resources Instructional and Physical HOW DO YOU SEED AND SUSTAIN PROGRAMS? Investment in Human Capital Coordination is key Expertise is essential Professional development / great teachers / great leaders (NPI) External Contractors / Immersion Experts bring foundational knowledge Providing frameworks for ALL programs ensures fidelity No need to “reinvent the wheel” Material Resources Set programs up for success with core instructional materials Provide resources for program expansion Take physical and instructional needs into account

Consider program % target with an eye toward manageability and impact Scaffolding for Success, Sustainability & Scalability Focus planning around strategic and sustainable programs within your context Consider program % target with an eye toward manageability and impact Establish short and long-term objectives to meet state needs Set your goals then set your budget Plan for continued support of programs WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM DELAWARE AND OTHERS? Strategic planning: 15 eligible districts 1 program per district 2 in larger districts Program numbers: State language roadmaps Utah initiative 20% program target Short and long-term objectives Part of a broader K-12 initiative Can’t wait 12 years for language speakers