Dual Language Immersion
Baldy View’s Dual Immersion Academy is a unique and enriching program that promotes bilingualism and biliteracy in English and Spanish. Students benefit from the same rigorous, standards-based instruction as students in English-only classes to achieve bilingual and biliterate proficiency, and multicultural competency, preparing them for a global society.
What is Dual Language Immersion?
Instructional Program
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Core content is taught in both languages
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Spanish version of district-adopted curriculum
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Grade-level Common Core State Standards
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Teachers are highly trained and receive continuous professional development
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25 students (balance of Spanish/English speaking)
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Dominant Spanish speakers will develop literacy in their first language, and maintain that first language while becoming fluent in English
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Dominant English speakers will have the opportunity to become fluent in Spanish
DLI Program Model
| Grade | Spanish | English | Subjects Taught In English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarder | 90% | 10% | Science and Social Studies |
| 1st Grade | 80% | 20% | Science and Social Studies |
| 2nd Grade | 70% | 30% | Science and Social Studies |
| 3rd Grade | 60% | 40% | English Language Arts and Science |
| 4th Grade (coming 25-27) | 50% | 50% | English Language Arts and Science |
90:10 Model
- In the 90:10 dual language immersion (DLI) model, the target language is used in kindergarten for 90% of the instructional time, and English is used for 10%
- At each grade level, the amount of instruction in English rises by 10%, as shown in the charts below, and is considered a "sequential literacy" model, with literacy in the target language developed before moving on to formally developing literacy in English.
