Transcript Naperville Global Competence Initiative • Superior

District 203 World Languages
and Dual Language Update
Naperville 203 School Board Presentation
Monday, May 7, 2012
Dr. Carl Falsgraf, Carrie Ray, Kathy Duncan
Update of Current Projects
• K-12 World Language Program
• Current and future WCL 7-12 program
• Expansion of the current dual language
program at elementary, middle level and high
school
• Exploring options to increase elementary
foreign language opportunities
7-12 WCL Program
• In process of implementing standards-based
grading in WCL courses.
• Creating assessments which align with the
standards.
• Expanding course offerings (Chinese and
Spanish)
• Implementing a national, normed language
proficiency exam (2012-2013 level 1)
Stamp 4se Avant Assessment
• Engages students with a computer-adaptive assessment that
helps them to understand their own proficiency level.
• Assesses students/ proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening
and Speaking.*
• Is facilitated by proctor and results are statistically validated.
Reading and Listening scores are available immediately, and
Writing and Speaking are scored externally by certified raters
and available within 2-3 business days.
• Scores are reported by district/institution, school, class and
individual at proficiency benchmarks related to ACTFL levels
novice through advanced.
• Empowers informed decisions around staff development and
instructional planning.
Stamp 4se Demo
• https://stamp4sepractice.avantassessment.co
m/stamp4sepractice/do/testengine
Junior High Program
• Increased collaboration between the high school
and junior highs both with administrators and
WCL staff.
• With the implementation of the language
proficiency assessment we can use the data to
make informed decisions about not only the
curriculum but student placement.
• Moving forward the expectation that students
who were successful at level 1 in the junior high
WILL be placed in level 2.
Junior High Program Cont’d
• Assessment data will also be used as a guide
for placement
• Increase rigor and expectations for the junior
high program
• Monthly articulation meetings with junior
high teachers
• Plan professional days for junior high teachers
to come to the high school and observe
different levels of classes and debrief
Dual Language Expansion
• Expanding the program from 3 elementary
schools to 5 elementary schools
• Transition to the junior high (committee work)
• Parent meeting for current 4th grade dual
language students about the junior high
transition—May 17—JJHS
• Outside program evaluation will be conducted
in the fall (Mimi Met)
Dual Language cont’d
• This past month all 3rd and 4th grade dual
language students were given the Stamp 4se
language proficiency exam.
• Conversations are already occurring at the
high school regarding interdisciplinary courses
for the dual language students (International
Law or Business taught in Spanish, etc)
STAMP4Se
READING
LISTENING
60
60
51
50
50
44 45
40
44
40
28
30
30
30
26
20
20
20
13
9
10
6
6
2
13
11
20
15
10
4
4
4 4
0 0
2
0
0
6+
6
5
Grade 3
4
3
Grade 4
2
1
6+
6
5
Grade3
4
3
Grade 4
2
1
0
Exploring expansion for elementary
options
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Survey conducted week of May 21
Target audience
Survey questions
Timeline….