Ward 6 Speaks - A discussion on language immersion
The value of language immersion programs and how to advocate for expanded language immersion programming in all our schools
You're invited! Myths and reality on immersion's impact on achievementPreparing the District's future workforce by expanding language immersion programs across all 8 wards
Two language immersion education events next month: 6/11 7pm at Tyler ES & 6/13 1pm at Rosedale Rec Center http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/474373.page …
Dual Immersion impact on achievement - Thursday June 11th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Tyler Elementary! @TylerTigersDC https://twitter.com/DCImmersion/status/608424596535017472 …
Thanks @DCImmersion for hosting event on dual immersion & achievement, June 11 7pm RSVP http://ward6speaks.eventbrite.com ...
Interested in dual language programs in DC? There's a forum tomorrow night at Tyler ES at 7 with lots of info http://ow.ly/O895E
want to learn more about language immersion? @DCImmersion is sponsoring a forum TOMORROW night at @TylerElementary! http://bit.ly/1QoTP59
Education in multiple languages gives kids a big boost, which means high demand: http://ggwash.org/27031 pic.twitter.com/wpbWVqVRmi
We're getting ready! It's not too late to come join us at Tyler Elementary 1001 G St SE. pic.twitter.com/N05wo0VSCW
Suzanne Wells of the @CHPSPO: There's greater demand for language immersion than there are seats. pic.twitter.com/fI1xVK1bun
-@v_bertelli credits @CHPSPO for their incredible organization. @TylerElementary @dcpublicschools for hospitality. pic.twitter.com/AfpEBme7ZcThis one minute video says it all - a real must watch.
Growing awareness among parents of the "bilingual advantage"
Slater @AC_Global points to growing awareness among parents of the "bilingual advantage" -cognitive development, selective attention, memory
Dr. Robert Slater of @AC_Global: "LI programs instrumental in closing achievement gaps btw ELL & native Eng students" pic.twitter.com/GsdrzrlEsjEffects of immersion on achievement gap, bilingualism and keeping families in school districts.
- Dr. Slater on @PPSConnect: Dual Language increased achievement, narrowed disparities and created bi-lingual kids.
- Portland study shows language immersion's effect on retaining students and families in @PPSConnect. @dcpublicschools @MayorBowser @dcpcsb
- Cc @DMEforDC Dr. Slater discusses @PPSConnect, which has LI programs in Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese AND Japanese.
Pearl Yao of @YuYingPCS on how Chinese LI programs are implemented in diverse schools cc @dcpublicschools @dcpcsb pic.twitter.com/se70CeTqrm
wards 6 speaks ppt_6_11_15_Pearl You.pptDropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!
This year many English speakers have outperformed Spanish speakers in @PKExploradores' class @dcpublicschools pic.twitter.com/ScH2V7lKfF
