Definition of a Dual Immersion Program

1. Dual ImmersionImproving Educational Opportunities for All Students While Creating Global Citizens

2. Definition of a Dual Immersion Program A program that develops bilingualism and biliteracy in English and a second language by integrating English learners (ELs) with English speakers.

3. Program Goals • Bilingualism: • High levels of proficiency in two languages, English and a second language • Biliteracy: • High levels of academic proficiency in English and a second language • Multicultural competence: • Understanding and valuing of different cultures and development of high self esteem

4. Rationale for Dual Immersion Programs • Additive bilingual environment for all students • Second language best acquired by language majority students (Eng. speakers) through immersion in second language • Second language best acquired by language minority students (Els) when first language established • Knowledge learned through a language transfers to other languages • Students benefit from cognitive advantages with development of bilingualism and biliteracy

5. Nationally and in California • In the nation • Over 800 • In California • Over 281 • 5 languages • (California Department of Education Language Policy Office 2006)

6. Dual Immersion Program Model 90:10 10% 40% 20% 30% 50% 50% 90% 80% 70% 60% Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grades 4-6 The pie charts represent the amount of time students at the various grades are taught in English and the target language.

7. Number of Students Participating 313 Spanish dominant English dominant Bilingual

8. ELA CSTs

9. Math CSTs

10. Our mission is to prepare our students academically, linguistically, and socially to meet the changes and needs of our global community.