Bapashkominitiig Owaazh Ojibwe Immersion Two-Year Project
Objective 1: Begin operation of a new Ojibwe language immersion classroom for children ages 3-5 where their parents/care takers receive language support services by October 15th 2019. Objective 2: Provide a minimum of 2 immersion opportunities per month after the launch of the Waazh classroom, as well as tangible resources for parents and care takers of children in the new immersion program. Objective 3: Draft, edit, and publish a new curriculum pack in the areas of math, literacy, and oral language for children aged 3-5 that Ojibwe immersion teachers can follow for two years by June 30th, 2021.
Outcome 1: At least 10 students and their parents/care takers will acquire the amount of knowledge of conversational and academic vocabulary needed to be successful in kindergarten in Ojibwe immersion by June 30th, 2021. Outcome 2: At least 10 parents and
Outcome 1: At least 10 students and their parents/care takers will acquire the amount of knowledge of conversational and academic vocabulary needed to be successful in kindergarten in Ojibwe immersion by June 30th, 2021. Outcome 2: At least 10 parents and care givers of participating students in the Waazh classroom will increase their knowledge and/or their use of the Ojibwe language in their homes. Outcome 3: A new curriculum pack to complete with activities, resource materials, and lesson plans for immersion teachers working with children ages 3-5 will be publishes by June 30th, 2021.