Spanish Dual Immersion

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  • LHCSD DI has grown and for the 2017-18 school year, we have K-3rd grade.  For the 2018-19, we will be a TK-4th grade program. We are committed as a staff to continue to incorporate the arts, project based learning and coding to our students’ curriculum through the target language, Spanish.
  • The DI program focuses on the 3 Pillars of Dual Language:
    • Bilingualism and Biliteracy for all: Fluency in oral language skills and literacy in both Spanish and English
    • Grade Level Academic Achievement: High academic achievement in all subject areas in BOTH languages
    • Cross-Cultural Competency: Ability to appreciate and understand other cultures to competently navigate among other cultures
  • Teacher trainings and qualifications include:
  • BCLAD certificate in the target language: Spanish.
  • Fluent in Spanish-bilingual and biliterate.
  • Trainings and conferences will happen throughout the year.
  • Extra planning and collaboration time is built into the program to ensure high collaboration and communication between team members.

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