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World Language Textbook Adoption for French and Spanish
Board of Education June 2, 2015 Cindy Schmierer Todd Oesterman Lisa Kotowski
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World Language Selection Grades 8-12
French I, II, III, IV AP French Spanish I, II, III IV AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature Spanish for Native Speakers
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Timeline for World Language Adoptions
Date Event October – November 2014 World Language meetings to reach consensus for need December 2014 Textbook selection announced and committee established January 8, 2015 Committee meeting – program presentations January 28, 2015 Committee meeting March – April 2015 Programs used in classroom April 14-15, 2015 Committee meeting – selection May, 2015 Approval by electronic vote of Curriculum Council members June 2, 2015 Board presentation September, 2015 Curriculum Council presentation
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Committee Members Name Subject School Adriana Anserlian Spanish
McNair High School Alma Rossete Bear Creek High School Andres Gil Carole Funge French Tokay High School Cindy Schmierer Curtis Robinson Millswood Middle School Cynthia Cardenas-Sanchez Elkhorn School James Duran Lodi High School Julio Hernandez Kathleen Crowley Lodi Middle School Kimberly James Christa McAuliffe Middle School Roberto Fuentes Rodriguez Yonga Rosa Hernandez Rosa Orejel Todd Oesterman Veronica Pena
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Committee Work Reviewed and selected texts
Program rating rubrics, discussions
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Revised Rubric WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REVIEW FORM
PROGRAM ADOPTION RUBRIC Title/Publisher Review Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Criterion 1 Content Alignment Materials support teaching and learning the skills and knowledge called for at the different stages as outlined in the Language Learning Continuum. Pacing Guide Scope and Sequence Scaffolding Spiral teaching Foundation to support AP Criterion 2 Vocabulary Vocabulary development Ability to practice vocabulary in relevant situations Integrated vocabulary/grammar
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Passport® Passport® is an innovative world language learning environment that allows teachers to easily assign classwork, track student progress, and report results to parents or school districts – all within a single application. With Passport® students are immersed in their target language and culture, while teachers capture and measure progress with performance-based tasks and assessments.
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Passport® Architecture
Discover — Students connect to core curriculum via their textbook, workbook, video and audio. Create — Students acquire a deeper understanding of language and culture through dynamic, fun projects. Expand — Students explore culture through virtual tours, news articles, video documentaries, and music Share — Students engage in video-based discussions with peers Perform — Students demonstrate oral proficiency level through video evaluation
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Passport® Features Performance-based assessment
Automatic grading and feedback Gradebook Class management Assigning Interactive eBooks (textbooks, workbooks, listening, activities, grammar and vocabulary) Project-based learning Cultural immersion Video-based sharing Differentiated personalized learning
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Passport® for Students
Access materials anytime, anywhere Complete assignments and practice activities Engage in projects Submit work Receive immediate feedback Track progress
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Passport® for Teachers
Assign projects and tasks Track student progress via graphs and charts Provide individualized feedback Access all program resources Incorporate blended learning Offer opportunities for differentiated learning
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Reasons for Selection Passport AP components User friendly instruction
Positive student feedback Grammar embedded in vocabulary Assessments listening tested across exam Culture lessons Student dialogue activities Review at end of each lesson
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The Committee’s Recommendation Spanish
Spanish I, II, III, IV Que Chevere, Levels 1 - 4 EMC Publishing AP Spanish Literature Abriendo Puertas/Ampliando Prespective Houghton Mifflin Harcourt AP Spanish Language Temas VHL Spanish for Native Que Chevere, Levels 4 – 5 Speaker EMC Publishing
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The Committee’s Recommendation French
French Tes Branch Levels 1 - 4 EMC Publishing AP French Themes VHL
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Program Cost Gratis materials (6 years)
Student workbooks, Grammar and Vocabulary books for the life of the adoption Print and electronic version of Teacher’s Edition iPassport – online learning community
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Program Cost Subject # Order Cost Total French I – IV 675 $189.95
$130,000 AP French 35 $99.95 $ 3,800 Spanish I – IV 3,400 $750,000 AP Spanish Literature $121.50 $ 4,600 AP Spanish Language 70 $ 7,000 Spanish for Native Speakers 250 $ 50,000
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Recommendation The World Language Committee recommends approval of:
Texts presented
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Questions?
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