SANTILLANA USA - Guiding Principles Sampler

13 148 GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION STRAND 1 PROGRAM STRUCTURE Principle 1 All aspects of the program work together to achieve the three core goals of dual language education: grade-level academic achievement, bilingualism and biliteracy, and sociocultural competence. Principle 2 The program ensures equity for all groups. Principle 3 The program has strong, effective, and knowledgeable leadership. Principle 4 An effective process is in place for continual program-planning, implementation, and evaluation. STRAND 2 CURRICULUM Principle 1 The program has a process for developing and revising a high-quality curriculum. Principle 2 The curriculum is standards-based and promotes attainment of the three core goals of dual language education. Principle 3 The curriculum effectively integrates technology to deepen and enhance learning. STRAND 3 INSTRUCTION Principle 1 Instructional methods are derived from research-based principles of dual language education and ensure fidelity to the model. Principle 2 Instructional strategies support the attainment of the three core goals of dual language education. Principle 3 Instruction is student-centered. Principle 4 Instructional staff effectively integrate technology to deepen and enhance the learning process. STRAND 4 ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY Principle 1 The program creates and maintains an infrastructure that supports an assessment and accountability process. Principle 2 Student assessment is aligned with program goals and with state content and language standards, and the results are used to guide and inform instruction. Principle 3 Using multiple measures in both languages of instruction, the program collects and analyzes a variety of data that are used for program accountability, program evaluation, and program improvement. Principle 4 Student progress toward program goals and state achievement objectives is systematically measured and reported. Principle 5 The program communicates with appropriate stakeholders about program outcomes. STRAND 5 STAFF QUALITY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Principle 1 The program recruits and retains high-quality dual language staff. Principle 2 The program provides high-quality professional development that is tailored to the needs of dual language educators and support staff. Principle 3 The program collaborates with other groups and institutions to ensure staff quality. STRAND 6 FAMILY & COMMUNITY Principle 1 The program has a responsive infrastructure for positive, active, and ongoing relations with students’ families and the community. Principle 2 The program promotes family and community engagement and advocacy through outreach activities and support services that are aligned with the three core goals of dual language education. Principle 3 The program views and involves families and community members as strategic partners. STRAND 7 SUPPORT & RESOURCES Principle 1 The program is supported by all key stakeholders. Principle 2 The program is equitably and adequately funded to meet program goals. Principle 3 The program advocates for support. GDP INSIDE OK-Nov1.indd 148 12/03/18 1:17 p.m.