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Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School Family Information Night 2020 Program History The Dual In 2017 we By 2021, all of In 2016, we Language were granted our students at began our Program began magnet status, Silvermine will
Family Information Night 2020
The Dual Language Program began in September
two Kindergarten Dual Language Classrooms. In 2016, we began our conversion to become an all-dual language school. In 2017 we were granted magnet status, affording more
for our school and our students. By 2021, all of
Silvermine will be participating in
Language Program.
See the packet for
allocation plan!
Additive Models Maintenance Bilingual Dual Language
Subtractive Models ESL Transitional Bilingual
Based on the Common Core Standards in English and Spanish Follows the same curriculum as every elementary school in Norwalk (but in two languages!) Utilizes three linguistic spaces: English, Spanish, and Metalinguistic Instruction is different in and is respectful of each language Curriculum And Instruction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55vqvB0A61g Estrellitas Program
Spanish English Emergent Bilingual Brain “Two Monolinguals in One” Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLQfzVZyFQg Bridge demo in third.
Attention and Focus Reading Achievement Diversity Critical Thinking Memory
= Spanish instruction = English instruction
Students change classrooms and language Literacy intervention offered in both languages using ECRI and Estrellitas for foundational skills. Language Arts/ Science block is half hour longer to accommodate Science experiments for more hands-on learning. Imaginary play centers to teach social skills, self-regulation, and thematic academic language.
Lunch Recess
Family Partner Program
Dual Language Program Coordinator and Parent Coordinator
Parent Workshops Supportive Administration and Staff Parent Coffees Parent University
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgRL4VASRqs Homeschool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgRL4VASRqs Mi familia.