1. Purposeful Preparation of a Globally Competitive Workforce through the
Delaware World Language Immersion
Supporting Student Learning by Supporting Teacher Growth
F-CAP Symposium 2013
06/07/2013
Purposeful Preparation of a
Globally Competitive Workforce through the
Governor’s World Language Expansion Initiative
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 1

2. By the numbers… World Language Expansion Initiative
5.4 Billion – total value of Delaware exports (2015)
25,000 – number of Delawareans employed by foreign-owned companies (2013)
1 in 4 – number of jobs in Delaware supported by international trade
8.4% – percentage of private industry employment tied directly to foreign investment
4th – China’s rank in Delaware export markets, with $387 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

3. “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.”
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
Jack Markell, Former Governor, State of Delaware

4. Department of Education (Governor’s Initiative)
Purposeful Coordination
Department of Education
(Governor’s Initiative)
State Agencies
Foundations and Non-Profits
Delaware LEAs and Schools
Office of Management and Budget
Government Councils and Commissions
Delaware Universities and Colleges
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
Department of Education (CIPD, CTE, TLEU, ECSS)
State Agencies: The Governor’s Office, Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor
Rodel Foundation, Vision Coalition,
Delaware LEAs and Schools (80% of districts house immersion programs, 27% of elementary schools)
Office of Management and Budget
Councils: International Council of Delaware, Delaware Hispanic Commission
Colleges and Universities

5. Increasing Capacity - A Multi-Faceted Approach
State Capacity
District Capacity
School Capacity
Classroom Capacity
HOW ARE WE DOING IT IN DELAWARE?
State Capacity
Creation of the Language Acquisition Workgroup
Combining world language and English Language Learners
Set the tone for districts to shift from EO focus to inclusion of ELs
District Capacity
Identification of Exemplars
Consortium-building efforts and networking (IPAC)
Collaboration across content areas
School Capacity
New Principal Institute in the planning phase
“Immersion Primer” for administrators
Classroom Capacity
Pull-out and Push-in professional development (ADII, Quarterly PD)
Literacy Curriculum Maps
Instructional Specialist Support (General observation, requested support, focused coaching)
Bilingual Learners (10,000)

6. Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment
Valuing Vision and Partnerships
Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment
Chinese Teacher PD
Paraeducator Prep
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

7. Early Indications of Success
Seaford School District
Immersion in all elementary schools
High EL population (Spanish, Haitian-Creole0
Credit for Native Language Proficiency Project
Many Haitian-Creole and Hispanic students with “Advanced-level” language
High school students enrolling in “Biomedical Pathway” with prospects of medical translation
Students enrolling in “Teacher Preparation Pathway” with goals to teach in immersion
HOW DO WE KNOW IT’S WORKING?
Academic success at early grades
20pts…
Seaford School District
Move to proficiency