Dual Language Program
Program Overview Dual language programs (also known as two-way immersion programs) allow English learners and English proficient students to receive instruction in English and a target language in the same classroom.
At 75th Street Elementary School, we offer a Dual Language program in Spanish and English. Our program allows students to develop academic proficiency in both languages beginning in TK (Transitional Kindergarten).
Program Goals
- Develop primary language proficiency
- Develop second language proficiency
- Develop academic achievement in all subject areas
- Instill an appreciation for cultural diversity
Key Features
- Both English learners and English proficient students are mixed in the same classroom to promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism
- Students are held to high academic standards
- Heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping strategies are used to promote language development and develop literacy skills in English and Spanish, the target language at 75th Street Elementary
Instructional Strategies
- Specially designed academic instruction in English/target language (SDAIE/T)
- Sheltering techniques
- Scaffolding strategies
- Cooperative learning
- Communicative and natural approach
- Thematic planning
- Student-centered