Spanish Dual Immersion
- 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.