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Brain Development<\/h3>\n
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English is not replaced; rather, another language is simply acquired.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do students and parents need to be bilingual to be successful in the program?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#00B3E3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students and parents do not need to be bilingual to be successful in the program. Students whose native languages are not Spanish or English are also welcome to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Why must my student take an assessment test?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FF9900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Why must my student take an assessment test?<\/span><\/p>\n We aim for each class to be made up of 50% native English speakers and 50% native Spanish speakers. To ensure that we keep this balance, students must apply and undergo a free assessment as part of the application process.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is Dual Immersion available at every school?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#00B3E3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While we are continuously working on expanding the program to more schools, currently G.L.A.D.’s Dual Immersion program is only available at Carpenter Elementary, Imperial Elementary, and Williams Elementary.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Are all teachers authorized to teach Spanish?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#00B3E3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes, all teachers must have their Bilingual Authorization to teach in the target language (Spanish).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How will students who speak only English be able to learn effectively when they are instructed for up to 90% of the day in a language they don’t understand?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FF9900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Previous years of research acquired from Canadian programs that apply the two-way immersion method (English-speaking students learning French) has indicated that students in the program score the same or higher on tests than their English-speaking peers who receive instruction solely in English. In the Canadian model, students learning the new language are instructed for up to 100% of the day. <\/span><\/p>\n Based on this research and that of 15 years of additional research on two-way immersion programs revealing similar results, we are confident that our program will benefit our students tremendously. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information on immersion programs, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the Family Commitment?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002269″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Research shows that a minimum of five years of intense study are needed to fully develop a second language with academic proficiency. (Cummins, 1989)<\/span> Because of this extended amount of time required in order to develop language mastery, we ask that parents agree to commit to our five-year elementary school program. Once students reach second grade, it is far more challenging for students to be able to successfully manage the transition into our dual-language immersion program (unless they are transferring from another DLI program).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are the next steps?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#00B3E3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We will mail letters of acceptance or regret to parents in March. Parents of students who have been accepted will need to attend a Commitment Meeting in which they will learn more about curriculum and instruction and confirm their children\u2019s participation.<\/span><\/p>\n Parents must complete and submit enrollment forms to ensure their children are enrolled in our school. The application does not contain all of the information necessary to be enrolled. Inter District Transfer (transferring into DUSD from another district) must begin and then transfer process must be completed with your child\u2019s home school district. 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Community<\/h3>\n
Respect<\/h3>\n
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Improved Educational Outcomes<\/h3>\n
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More Successful Adults<\/h3>\n
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Strengthens Community<\/h3>\n
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