DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Elementary Dual Language Programs

UTK Dual Language Programs

Universal transitional kindergarten is a new grade level preceding kindergarten and it is open to all students turning 4 by September 1st.

One-way immersion programs are designed primarily for English-speaking students to acquire a second language. These programs vary in intensity and structure depending on the specific model being implemented.

Two-Way Language Immersion

Two-way dual language education combines elements of both English-only instruction and bilingual maintenance approaches, catering to both native English speakers and English learners. In this model, students collaborate and assist each other in acquiring their second language. The goal is to foster proficiency in two languages—students' native language and another language—enhancing both linguistic and academic competencies.

One-Way Developmental Biliteracy

A one-way developmental program is tailored for Spanish-speaking English Learners (ELs), including both IFEP (Initial Fluent English Proficient) and RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) students who may also participate. The program aims to cultivate advanced levels of academic proficiency in the student's primary language while concurrently fostering the development of language and academic proficiencies in a second language, typically English.

Secondary Dual Language Pathways

MIDDLE SCHOOL DUAL LANGUAGE PATHWAY:

Middle School DL pathway programs offer coursework that support elementary DL programs. Content courses such as Social Studies or Science are taught in the corresponding target language.

HIGH SCHOOL DUAL LANGUAGE PATHWAY:

High School DL pathway programs offer coursework that continues DL programs with a fourth-year world language course such as Spanish 7/8 or Spanish Language AP. Students have the opportunity to receive the CA State Seal of Biliteracy.