CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM Report to the Governing Board May 10, 2012

Goal Develop fluency and literacy in two languages Achieve proficiency in all academic subjects Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of other cultures, and develop positive attitudes toward fellow students, their families and community CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Program Background/History  Started at Hatch Elementary as a district magnet program in 1991  Based on 90/10 teaching model  Staffed with certified bilingual teachers  Supported by parents CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

 Supported by Title VII grant Project ALAS (Wings) 1997 Goals: 1.Implement a school-wide Two-Way Immersion Program as part of a comprehensive initiative to reform, restructure, and upgrade the instructional support services for children who are English Language Learners within the target school 2.Develop and implement a staff development component which will effectively increase the capacity of the project staff to offer a high quality bilingual program for limited English speaking peers 3.To assist limited English proficient students in meeting high academic standards including bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish 4.To develop and implement a family education program designed to provide training and support to increase the involvement of parents in the school-based programs for English Learners Program Background/History CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Program Background/History Project ALAS was…  Supported by Project Director, Bilingual Resource Teacher, Bilingual Teacher Intern, Bilingual Instructional Assistants, Liaison And then….  Director of Programs for English/Second Language Learners CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Program Background/History  Further Supported by second federal grant Project Elevarse (Raise up) 2003 Goals: 1.Expand and coordinate an articulated Two Way Immersion Program K-12, which provides English only and Spanish speaking students the opportunity to become fully bilingual and biliterate 2.Utilize the National/State Foreign Language Standards as the foundation for establishing high academic standards in Spanish language arts 3.Apply the same rigorous standards for academic achievement in English language arts, mathematics, science and social science to participating students 4.Provide opportunities for release time for articulation between K-12 staff to discuss program implementation 5.Provide highly qualified teachers by funding their tuition and fees for classes in Spanish at San Francisco State University 6.Provide opportunities for the staff to attend the annual Two-Way Immersion conference and other relevant staff development opportunities 7.Increase the staff’s ability to utilize technology to support language acquisition 8.Engage parents in their children’s instructional program through parent involvement activities, adult education, and trainings CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Program Background/History Project Elevarse:  Coordinated by the Director of Programs for English/Second Language Learners  Established a K-12 Immersion Subcommittee to provide direction for the program  Committee published a report on how the program would expand to middle and high school CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

 Hatch299  Cunha 42  HMBHS 52  Supported solely by District/site funds, Amity Scholars, Spanish Immersion Parent Association (SIPA)  Program is site based at each level Current Status CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

K-5 Self contained classes by grade level/s 6-8 Two zero period classes 9-12 Spanish III AP Spanish IV AP Spanish Literature V Current Status CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Data indicates both Spanish and English speakers are developing fluency and literacy in two languages Data is mixed on goal of achieving proficiency in all academic subjects Data indicates that both Spanish and English speakers are cultivating an understanding and appreciation of other cultures, and developing positive attitudes toward fellow students, their families and community Current Status CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Challenges: Maintaining 50/50 ratio of English/Spanish speakers Finding and retaining BCLAD fully credentialed teachers Coordinating program between levels Ensuring program is meeting needs of both student groups Space at Hatch Meeting needs of community Current Status CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Current Status Hatch Enrollment FactorsPeople involved Projected Number of StudentsWael Saleh, CBO; Elizabeth Schuck, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction; John Corry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; Mark Loos, Principal Current Number of StudentsWael Saleh, CBO; Mark Loos, Principal; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant Cabrillo Unified Teachers Association Contract John Corry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources RetaineesMark Loos, Principal; Hatch Kindergarten teachers; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant Transfers inMark Loos, Principal; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant Available SpaceMark Loos, Principal District/Site BudgetWael Saleh, CBO; Elizabeth Schuck, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction; John Corry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; Mark Loos, Principal Staffing/Credentialed Bilingual Teacher John Corry, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 50/50 Balance of Native English Speakers/Spanish Speakers Mark Loos, Principal; Elizabeth Schuck, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum/Instruction Parent Options/Proposition 227Elizabeth Schuck, Assistant Superintendent; Mark Loos, Principal; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant, Parents Parent ChoiceMark Loos, Principal; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant; Parents Open Enrollment LotteryMark Loos, Principal; Josefina Infanzon, Administrative Assistant; Parents CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Current Status Hatch Enrollment Date InformationActivity December, January, FebruaryMandatory Parent Orientation JanuaryDistrict level staffing meetings FebruaryDistrict level staffing meetings MarchDistrict level staffing meetings MarchEnrollment Lottery MarchWaiting list established AprilBoard confirms class size AprilProgram enrollment letters AprilVerbal verification of K enrollment AprilWritten confirmation of continued enrollment (current students) AprilDistrict level staffing meetings May-JuneDistrict level staffing meetings AugustDistrict level staffing meetings CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Current Status Newly adopted Seal of Biliteracy Award given in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation Statement by the District that mastery of two or more languages is important Encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admission offices CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012

Next Steps Maintain program integrity Maintain50/50 ratio of English/Spanish speakers Find and retain BCLAD fully credentialed teachers Enhance program coordination between levels Ensure program is meeting needs of both student groups Address the needs of the community Confirm Open Enrollment transfers from Hatch Continue to monitor enrollment in program at Hatch Schedule status update meeting at Hatch Continue to provide clear communication CUSD TWO-WAY SPANISH/ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM - Report to the Governing Board - May 10, 2012