The Dual-Language Program at The Dual-Language Program at Bruce-Monroe Elementary SchoolBruce-Monroe Elementary School

@ Park View@ Park View

Bruce-Monroe Elementary School at Park View3560 Warder, NW

Washington, DC 20010

Welcome and Bienvenidos!Welcome and Bienvenidos!

Dr. PalaciosDr. PalaciosPrincipalPrincipal

Bruce Monroe Elementary @ Park ViewBruce Monroe Elementary @ Park View

History of the Dual Language History of the Dual Language ProgramProgram

Established SY 2003-2004 in response to Established SY 2003-2004 in response to changing demographic of school population.changing demographic of school population.

Dual-Language model chosen to provide Dual-Language model chosen to provide same benefits to both language groups: the same benefits to both language groups: the opportunity to learn a second language.opportunity to learn a second language.

Began with Pre-K in 2003 and added a grade Began with Pre-K in 2003 and added a grade each year. Currently being implemented in each year. Currently being implemented in Headstart thru Grade 4.Headstart thru Grade 4.

Next year we will serve Pre-K to 5Next year we will serve Pre-K to 5thth grade. grade.

Dual Language ProgramDual Language Program

Students are split into two Students are split into two groups of dual language groups of dual language students and one English-only students and one English-only strand. strand.

The Dual Language The Dual Language students spend half of students spend half of their day learning in one their day learning in one classroom in English…classroom in English…

… … and the other half of and the other half of their day learning in their day learning in Spanish.Spanish.

Who Teaches What?Who Teaches What? Students receive Students receive reading and reading and

social studies/science instructionsocial studies/science instruction from one teacher in English or from one teacher in English or Spanish and Spanish and mathematics and mathematics and writingwriting instructioninstruction from the other from the other teacher in the other language. teacher in the other language.

The teachers switch The teachers switch instructional subjects instructional subjects every 5-6 weeks. every 5-6 weeks.

How long are class periods?How long are class periods? About 2 hours and 15 minutes/ teacherAbout 2 hours and 15 minutes/ teacher Math:Math: about 1 hour about 1 hour Writing:Writing: about 1 hour about 1 hour Reading:Reading: about 1.5-2 hours about 1.5-2 hours Science/Social Studies:Science/Social Studies: ~30-45 min ~30-45 min Specials:Specials: 45-50 minutes daily for Art, 45-50 minutes daily for Art,

Science, Library, Physical Education, or Science, Library, Physical Education, or Music Music

Benefits of Dual LanguageBenefits of Dual LanguageResearch shows that students will:Research shows that students will: score higher on standardized tests after at score higher on standardized tests after at

least 3 years in the program.least 3 years in the program. come from diverse backgrounds learning to come from diverse backgrounds learning to

appreciate a culture different from their appreciate a culture different from their own.own.

learn a second language at an early age learn a second language at an early age achieving native-like fluency. achieving native-like fluency.

acquire gains in higher order thinking skills.acquire gains in higher order thinking skills. have the advantage of being fully prepared have the advantage of being fully prepared

for the global community and workforce.for the global community and workforce.

Parent and Community InvolvementParent and Community Involvement Weekly parent meetingsWeekly parent meetings Appreciation for both English and Spanish speakersAppreciation for both English and Spanish speakers Parent workshopsParent workshops Literacy nightsLiteracy nights Classroom visits and supportClassroom visits and support Second language classesSecond language classes Provision of childcareProvision of childcare Example Partnerships Example Partnerships

with Community Organizationswith Community OrganizationsSTEPSTEPWashington BalletWashington BalletTelling Stories ProjectTelling Stories Project

Writer’s Writer’s WorkshopWorkshop

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Dual Language Staff

Dual Language Classrooms

Leveled Classroom Libraries

Around the School: The Auditorium and the Science Room

Around the School: Student Around the School: Student Work and the GymnasiumWork and the Gymnasium

School LibrarySchool Library

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