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Dual Language

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Dual language is a form of education in which students are taught literacy and content in two languages.  These programws aim for bilingualism and bilieracy, academic achievement equal to that of students in non-dual language programs and cross-cultural competence. 

There are four main types of dual language programs:

  • Developmental or maintence bilingual programs enroll primarily students who are native speakers of the partner language.
  • Two-way immersion programs enroll a balance of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner anguage.
  • One-way immersion programs enroll primarily native English speakers.
  • Heritage Language programs enroll students who are dominant in English but whose family is or was dominant in the partner language.


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