The 2024-25 G.L.A.D application window for next school year is now open for registration!
If you are interested in our Dual Language Immersion Program for your child for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten (K) for the next school year, our G.L.A.D. program will provide the foundation for your child to become bilingual and bi-literate.
For the next school year, you will have the choice to have your child apply to be a part of the Spanish Dual Language program at either Imperial or Williams Elementary Schools or the French or Spanish Dual Language IB programs at Carpenter Elementary School.
Next Steps
Apply
If your child is turning 5 by *June 2, 2025, we invite you to visit our website for more information or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions, please feel free to email glad@dusd.net anytime!
If you have children entering grade levels beyond Kindergarten, limited spots may be available at Carpenter, Imperial, and Williams Elementary Schools; however, to be considered your child must speak the target language (Spanish or French).
Mandatory Informational Meetings
As a part of the application process, you must attend one of our mandatory Informational Meetings via Zoom. Translation of the meeting will be available.
Meetings will be held starting in November and go throughout January. Visit our website to RSVP for a date and time that is convenient for you.
View instructions for how to apply on our website, and feel free to contact us anytime with questions!
We look forward to reviewing your application and seeing you at an information session!
Sincerely,
Diana Verduzco, Principal, Carpenter Elementary, (562) 904-3588, dverduzco@dusd.net
Cary Calvo, Principal, Imperial Elementary, (562) 904-3578, ccalvo@dusd.net
Billie Barrios, Principal, Williams Elementary, (562) 904-3564, bbarrios@dusd.net
Patricia Sandoval, Ed.D., Director, Innovative Educational Programs, (562) 469-6568, pgonzalezsandoval@dusd.net