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When are students learning the target language?
The AISD DLI program follows a 50:50 model design. Students spend half of their school day in the immersion language and the other half in English.
The DLI Instructional allocation plans show how much time students spend learning in English and the other language at each grade level. In the program, students learn the immersion language through content. The curriculum for DLI students is the same as for other students, but DLI students also get extra lessons in the immersion language.
What is language proficiency?
The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines are a description of what individuals can do with language in terms of speaking, writing, listening, and reading in real-world situations in a spontaneous and non-rehearsed context.
Proficiency equates to:
effective communication
prepares students for real-world use
motivates learners with success
In order to better understand how students progress toward language proficiency, you may watch the following video from Granite DLI schools in Utah.
What are the different language levels?
Novice - "Sounds like a Parrot"
Memorized words, phrases, simple sentences & questions
Practiced Situations
Familiar & everyday topics
Intermediate - "Has enough language to survive"
Create sentences & series of sentences with the language
Ask & answer questions on familiar topics
Handle simple situations
Advanced - "Can tell stories"
Narrate in past, present, & future
Talk in detail
Organize text
Share point of view
Express self fully on familiar topics
Handle a complicated situation
Superior - "Is a scholar"
Discuss abstract topics
Hypothesize
Support opinion
Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations
What do the different levels sound like?
Novice
Novice
Intermediate
Intermediate
Advanced
Advanced
How do we help students move to the next proficiency level?
To help students progress in the target language, we consistently use language proficiency data to guide instruction and support their advancement to the next proficiency level. The following resources outline what each student can do within the four language domains at their current level, what is expected at the next level, and how we can assist them in leveling up.
K.pdfKindergarten
1st - 2nd.pdf1st - 2nd Grade
3 - 4.pdf3rd - 4th Grade
5 - 6.pdf5th - 6th Grade
7-8.pdf7th - 8th Grade
9-10.pdf9th - 10th Grade
11-12.pdf11th - 12th Grade
How fast are students learning the target language?
Students acquire language at different paces. Within each level, students learn to use different types of language. This includes things like single words, short phrases, and simple sentences. They also learn how to use the language for different purposes.
Every year, students undergo the AVANT/STAMP4(s)or(e) proficiency assessment so that we can review where they are in their language learning journey. The following chart illustrates the expected proficiency levels for a monolingual student that starts the program in Kindergarten.
1. DLI K-12 Language Proficiency Targets.pdfWhat are the expected language levels in the work place?
2. OralProficiencyWorkplacePoster.pdfDifferent positions or professions require a different level of language proficiency. Speakers that are able to create with language, initiate, maintain, and bring to a close simple conversations by asking and responding to simple questions are able to work as receptionists, cashiers, tour guides, etc.
The Oral Proficiency Levels in the Workplace chart, offers a comprehensive look at different language levels and their corresponding professions.
How do we celebrate language acquisition?
2. Global Seal of BiliteracyThe Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying students.
In the Elementary level, The Global Seal of Biliteracy's Pathway Award ribbons are provided to students to celebrate when they have tested in all four skill domains and met the designated proficiency award levels.
In the Secondary level, AISD applies on behalf of qualifying students for the Global Seal of Biliteracy certification and handles the logistics of getting each recipient their Global Seal if they have qualifying test results. In this level, students receive their diplomas and are recognized with medals or pins.
What are some language career opportunities?
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