Dual Language Immersion Program
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Welcome
We want to thank you for your interest in TCUSD's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program.
Dual Language Immersion is a program that includes native English speakers and native target language speakers in the same classroom and all students learn to think, read, write, and communicate naturally in two languages: English/Mandarin. Participation in a dual language immersion program is a comprehensive educational experience where students will be instructed in Mandarin for 50% of the day and English for 50% of the day. Written materials will be provided in Simplified Chinese and English depending upon the subject area.
Parents select a Dual Language Program to stimulate their child’s cognitive, social, and linguistic development. Dual Language Education provides children with the skills needed to live and work in a cultural and global economy and prepares them with advantages to compete for future careers.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Dr. Stacy Ayers, Director of State and Federal Programs & Special Projects
Contact: 626.548.5000 ext. 5025. sayers@tcusd.net
(ALL HELD ON ZOOM) October 8, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Spanish Translation Provided)
Recording Coming SOON
October 8, 4:00pm-5:00pm (Mandarin Translation Provided)
October 14, 9:00am-10:00am (Mandarin Translation Provided)
October 14, 5:00pm-6:00pm (Spanish Translation Provided)
Interest Form - Sign up for DLI Updates
Required
IMPORTANT DATES:
APPLICATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 21, 2024 at 9AM
APPLICATION CLOSES ON DECEMBER 20, 2024 at Noon*
LOTTERY WILL TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 15, 2025 at 10:00am (District Office Boardroom)
CLASSES WILL BEGIN AUGUST 2025
*If spots are still available after January 15, the application will reopen on
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
MORE RESOURCES
Videos on Dual Language Immersion Programs:
Inside California Education; Dual Immersion
The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain
Tarwater Elementary: Dual Language Mandarin Immersion Program
Where can I find out additional information about dual immersion instructional models?
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/faq.asp
http://www.bilingualeducation.org/