Spanish Dual Immersion
Our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program:
- Integrates native Spanish speaking and native English speaking students in the same classroom
- Provides academic instruction through two languages, one of which is the primary language of each group of students
- Increases levels of interest and engagement for all students
- Develops the four C's: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration
- Provides opportunities for students to gain an interest in a growing industry
- Helps students become multi-literate, multilingual, and multicultural
- Utilizes 1:1 Chromebooks for all students
- Promotes respect for self, family, school, and community
- Builds leadership and self-confidence
- Develops strong school and family partnerships
- Equips students with skills to be more successful in a global economy
50:50 Instructional Model
In the 50:50 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) model, the target language of Spanish is used for 50% of the instructional time and English is used for 50% of the instructional time in all grades.
- At each grade level, the amount of instruction in English and the target language of Spanish remain the same and is considered a "simultaneous literacy" model.
- The 50:50 model requires a closely aligned curricular program where skills are built upon in each language rather than being re-taught in both languages.
- The goals are bilingualism, biliteracy, multi-cultural competence, and achievement at or above grade level.
