{"id":2422,"date":"2019-11-03T20:49:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T20:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/?page_id=2422"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:02:54","slug":"dual-language-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/dual-language-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual-Language Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/IMG_5956-800&#215;500-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;little boy smiling&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_5956-800&#215;500&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/DSC_4244-800&#215;500-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;student and teacher&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DSC_4244-800&#215;500&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;1000ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/DSC_4591-800&#215;500-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;girl at board demonstrating&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DSC_4591-800&#215;500&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;2000ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/DSC_4142-800&#215;500-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;working on an independent project&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DSC_4142-800&#215;500&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;3000ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Dual-Language Programs<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span>Immersion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Global Language Academies of Downey (GLAD) is committed to the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competence for our students. Our G.L.A.D. program begins by exposing TK students to a second language, facilitating the transition to our dual-language immersion program starting in Kindergarten.<\/p>\n<p><span>The immersion program follows a 90\/10 model. The <\/span><span>target language (Spanish) <\/span><span>will be used 90% of the day for the youngest students, starting in kindergarten. Each year, more instruction will be provided in English, until a 50\/50 balance is reached by the time students reach 5th grade. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>By the end of the program, students will be <strong>literate in two languages<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/09\/2E0A1047_web-700&#215;394-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;girl in classroom on iPad&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2E0A1047_web-700&#215;394&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;10px||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00B3E3&#8243; global_module=&#8221;11018&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>G.L.A.D. 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While the main goal for both is the same (for students to become biliterate), the Dual Language Immersion and the IB Primary Years Programme do differ.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FF9900&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Dual Language IB PYP Program<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Location<\/em>:<br \/><strong>Carpenter Elementary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Program Model<\/em>:<br \/>90\/10 Dual Language Model<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Target Language(s) Offered<\/em>:<br \/><strong>Spanish<\/strong> (TK\u20134th)<br \/><strong>French<\/strong> (TK, K 2023\u201324)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Curriculum<\/em>:<br \/><strong>Transdisciplinary Learning<\/strong>. Rather than focusing on one subject at a time, students learn by making connections between two or more disciplines. Asking questions and exploring curiosity is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/primary-years-programme\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>International Baccalaureate Framework<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/re\/cc\/whatareccss.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Common Core Standards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Educational Goals<\/em>:<br \/><span>Develop student agency, international mindedness, and biliteracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<em>Instructional Approaches<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p>Inquiry Based Transdisciplinary Teaching<\/p>\n<p>CGI Math<\/p>\n<p>Balanced Literacy<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read Aloud<\/li>\n<li>Shared Reading<\/li>\n<li>Guided Reading<\/li>\n<li>Phonics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/glad\/ib\/&#8221; 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They won&#8217;t normally speak the language with any fluency or real understanding. In fact, some students may choose not to speak at all. Don&#8217;t worry! This is normal. Your child may not want to share their new skills until they feel more comfortable. Our teachers are trained to identify signals of comprehension to make sure your child is understanding.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Early Production&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#1CCFC9&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During this stage, many language learners will acquire an understanding of up to 1,000 words and they may start putting words together to form short phrases. Students will be learning by hearing and speaking. 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