G.L.A.D. to Expand Their Horizons

Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.)

Downey Unified’s G.L.A.D. dual language immersion program teaches children to think, read, write, and communicate naturally in two different languages with the goal to become biliterate in both English and a target language.

G.L.A.D. empowers students to achieve high levels of academic success and develop cross-cultural skills that will give your child various advantages for the rest of their lives!

Schools Offering the G.L.A.D. Program

How Does G.L.A.D. Benefit Your Child?

Brain Development

Learning a second language stimulates the brain to develop higher-level reasoning skills. These skills are also needed for complex critical thinking in math, science and language arts.

Self-Esteem

Children who are educated in two languages have stronger self-esteem with more tolerance for, and more interest in, other cultures.

Community

The whole school community, including parents, is viewed as partners in learning and actively contributes to a holistic educational experience.

Respect

Students acquire a sense of respect for diﬀerent cultures and the world.

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How Does G.L.A.D. Benefit Your Child?

Brain Development: Learning a second language stimulates the brain to develop higher-level reasoning skills.
Self-Esteem: Children who are educated in two languages have stronger self-esteem with more tolerance and interest in other cultures.
Community: The whole school community, including parents, is viewed as partners in learning and actively contributes to a holistic educational experience.
Respect: Students acquire a sense of respect for different cultures and the world.

Application Process

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1. Attend a mandatory informational meeting

2. Complete and submit an application

3. Receive an e-mail notification if accepted or waitlisted

4. If accepted, complete online enrollment

Contact Us

Phone: (562) 469-6523
Email: glad@dusd.net

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Carpenter Elementary: IB Spanish Dual Immersion

Garcia Elementary: Spanish Dual Immersion

Unsworth Elementary: Spanish Dual Immersion

Ward Elementary: Spanish Dual Immersion

Williams Elementary: Spanish Dual Immersion

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G.L.A.D. to Expand Their Horizons

Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.)

Schools Offering the G.L.A.D. Program