Our Programs

The Dual Language program at Tyler began in the fall of 2005 and now runs from preschool through the 5th grade. Dual Language students develop flexibility in thinking through problem solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning in two languages.

VISION

The Tyler Elementary Dual Language Program strives to:

Develop open-minded students who are bilingual and biliterate and are passionate about reaching high academic standards in both English and Spanish.

Nurture students to be confident in their ability to communicate and comprehend in both languages.

Grow collaborative students that have a deep appreciation for the Spanish language and Hispanic/ Latino culture.

MISSION

At Tyler Elementary Dual Language Program mission is to:

Base our instructional practices in sound Dual Language pedagogy

Align instruction, behavioral expectations and level of rigor across classrooms and languages

Provide robust academic instruction for both languages in all domains: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Math

Provide access to rich bilingual resources and experiences

Open communication and inclusion of all families

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The students in the Tyler Elementary Dual Language Program are majority Spanish Language learners.

In Pre-K, students experience a 90/10 Spanish immersion model where the majority of instruction occurs in Spanish with the exception of Special classes (Art, PE, Music, Media, and Health).

This year there have been changes to the schedule for grade K-5 to allow for stronger horizontal and vertical alignment across the program.

In grades K-2 students receive all content in both languages in a 50/50 dual language model. This means that student will receive 50% of their instruction in Spanish and 50% of their instruction in English. Students rotate classes every other day so that they spend a full day the in the target language. Teachers deliberately collaborate with each other and intentionally bridge content and language. Students receive both English and Spanish phonics daily. Minimizing the transitions between languages is ideal for younger students lessening the cognitive load and increasing the predictability of the schedule, environment, and language.

In grades 3-5 instruction is departmentalized, with some subjects in English & some in Spanish.

VISIÓN

El programa de lenguaje dual de la escuela Tyler se esfuerza por:

Desarrollar estudiantes de mente abierta que sean capaces de escribir y leer en ambos idiomas, y cuyo objetivo sea alcanzar un alto nivel académico en inglés y español.

Fomentar a los estudiantes a tener confianza en sus capacidades para comunicarse y comprender en ambos idiomas.

Desarrollar estudiantes que colaboran y que tienen un profundo aprecio por la lengua española y la cultura hispana / latina.

MISIÓN

La misión del programa de lenguaje dual de la escuela Tyler es:

Basar nuestras prácticas de enseñanza en la pedagogía de la adquisición de lenguaje

Alinear la instrucción, las expectativas de comportamiento y el nivel de rigor entre las dos aulas y los dos idiomas

Proporcionar instrucción académica sólida en ambos idiomas en todos los ámbitos: lectura, escritura, escuchar, hablar, y Matemáticas

Proporcionar acceso a los muchos recursos y experiencias bilingües

La comunicación abierta y la inclusión de todas las familias

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROGRAMA

La mayoría de los estudiantes en el programa de lenguaje dual de la escuela Tyler están aprendiendo español como segundo idioma.

En Pre-K, los estudiantes participan en un modelo de inmersión 90/10 donde 90% del día la instrucción es en español, con la excepción de las clases especiales (Arte, Educación Física, Música, Tecnología, y Salud).

Este año se han registrado cambios en el horario para los grados K-5 para permitir la alineación horizontal y vertical para mejorar el programa.

En los grados K-2 los estudiantes reciben todo el contenido en los dos idiomas. Es un modelo de lenguaje dual 50/50. Esto significa que los estudiantes recibirán 50% de su instrucción en español y 50% de su instrucción en Inglés. Los estudiantes rotan clases cada dos días para que pasen un día completo en cada idioma.

Los maestros colaboran intencionalmente para crear un puente entre el contenido y ambos idiomas. Los estudiantes reciben instrucción en la fonética en los dos idiomas cada día. Minimizando las transiciones entre idiomas es ideal para los estudiantes más jóvenes para disminuir de la carga cognitiva.

Dual-language programs are the most effective types of learning for nurturing bilingual/biliterate students. Tyler’s program helps them to develop linguistic competence in both languages at the same time (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Studying in two languages allows students to transfer knowledge and skills acquired in one language to the other. They are able to feel comfortable and successful in one language while gradually building the second language.

By continuing to learn and develop using two languages, children’s educational and cognitive development are enhanced. Learning in two languages provides students with access to 2 groups of literature, an opening to diverse traditions, ideas, and ways of thinking which can lead to open mindedness, flexibility, and an ability to think in a different way.

Tyler Elementary strives to be a school that is inclusive, compassionate, and connected. In addition to addressing the unique concerns of a Spanish Immersion program and an Arts Integration curriculum, Tyler offers a Special Education program that accommodates a variety of students depending on their individual needs.

CES classrooms have a low student to teacher ratio to ensure individualized attention. For further information about specialized programs within DCPS, please visit the Division of Specialized Instruction Resource Guide.

CES program classrooms are for students who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder or other types of learning needs. The CES classrooms are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and use research-based practices derived from the science of learning and behavior . The CES program integrates an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instructional framework, which includes a variety of teaching approaches rooted in the science of learning and behavior. We place a strong emphasis on promoting independence, honoring all forms of communication, and empowering a neurodiverse community within our classrooms and broader school environment.

Teachers and staff in these classrooms support the academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs of students to help them develop independent life skills. Within the ABA model, CES classrooms are supported by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Additionally, all special education students have access to part-time inclusion during their specials classes (Art, Music, P.E. & Library) to develop and generalize skills among their general education peers.

Students in general education classrooms may also receive specialized instruction hours via their IEP, as well. Through a co-teaching model, special education teachers work with general education teachers to meet a students’ needs.

As a community, Tyler works to provide all students with the most appropriate environment based on their individualized needs to ensure their success academically, socially, and globally.

The Tyler Elementary Creative Arts Learning opportunity gives students exposure to robust interactions with the fine arts. Creative arts classrooms infuse the arts in the delivery of the academic and socio-emotional curriculum to allow students multiple outlets for creativity and development. The highlight of the Creative Arts Learning Opportunity is the Resident Artist Program. Creative Arts classrooms are paired with a resident artist mentor who exposes the class to their art form. The classroom teacher and artist collaborate to infuse the curriculum with the curriculum. Each semester culminates with the Tyler Mosaic, a showcase of the work created by the classes and resident artists.​

Vision

The Tyler Creative Arts Program strives to introduce, implement and expose students to various forms of the arts to enrich the learning process.

Mission

The Tyler Creative Arts Program’s mission is to:

· Provide diverse exposure to creative arts

· Partner teachers and students with experienced and knowledgeable artists

· Integrate the visual and performing arts into the academic curriculum

· Showcase student learning experiences with class and school presentations

· Support student expression of self and understanding of others’ views through an art form

· Foster an increased understanding and appreciation of the arts

Program Description

· Creative arts classes have a resident artist that exposes the students and teacher to a specific art form. Examples of included Art forms are dance, poetry, public speaking, drama, storytelling, visual arts, and music.

· Teachers integrate monthly Creative Arts Themes into the curriculum

· Students participate in annual showcase or performance to highlight their art form of study

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