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English Language Learners (DELLTA)
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ArtsConnection’s DELLTA program (Developing English Language Literacy through the Arts) brings together staff, artists, and teachers in NYC public schools who are working with English Language Learners (ELL) in grades 3-8. Collaboration across disciplines among the adults provides students with opportunities for authentic use of English in a context that holds personal meaning and engages them in self-generated conversations.

The original work (2005-2010) focused around a practitioner inquiry question:
What is the nature of teaching and learning in dance and theater; and, in what ways do they influence second language acquisition in English language learners?

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DELLTA is growing:

The Heckscher Foundation is providing funding for 3 elementary schools in Washington Heights/South Bronx to participate in a DELLTA program for one year (2011-2012) that includes both dance and theater instruction for students.

The New York Community Trust is providing funding for 3 middle schools in Queens to participate in a DELLTA program for one year that includes theater instruction for students.

CFN 204 in NYC was awarded a three-year grant in September 2011 from the US Department of Education’s Professional Development in Arts Education (PDAE) program to adapt ArtsConnection’s DELLTA model in 11 elementary schools in Queens, NY with high percentages of ELL students.

Learn More about DELLTA
History of DELLTA
DELLTA Practitioner Inquiry Response
Understanding English Lanuage Learners by Jennifer Stengel-Mohr
Professional Development for DELLTA
DELLTA Observation Protocol
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Please Note:
The research presented has been developed under a grant from United States Department Education. However, the research and presentations do not necessarily represent the policies of the United States Department of Education and should not be taken as an endorsement from the Federal Government.

DELLTA ES and MS’s external evaluators are a team led by Dr. Robert Horowitz of Columbia University’s Teachers College.

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