DELLTA: Developing English Language Literacy through the Arts
Phase 1
2005-2008 DELLTA/Elementary Schools Residency Model (AEMDD)
2006-2010 DELLTA/Middle Schools Residency Model (AEMDD)
The first phase of DELLTA provided dance and theater residencies to Multilingual Learners.
Phase 2
2011-2014 DELLTA PD Model (PDAE)
In 2011, the Professional Development piece was added to the residency work in schools with a real focus on teacher inquiry into their students’ learning. Teachers and teaching artists began observing their students more deeply to develop strategies to enhance the arts and language learning.
Phase 3
2014-2018 Digital DELLTA (AEMDD)
In 2014, the program expanded even further to incorporate a digital component. With the use of more digital technology, students were able to document their progress with the creation of a digital portfolio of their work. Along the way, many resources were created by educators to support students in their arts and language learning. Professional development was expanded to include opportunities for educators to experience the process of artistic creation and portfolio development for themselves.
In March 2020, DELLTA pivoted to remote instruction. Many lessons were learned as teachers, artists and students worked together to continue to create collaborative art in the digital space.