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Dual Language Immersion Program

2017-18

Participate is committed “to bringing global education to all children!”

Participate Dual Language Programs in NC

Programs Number of Schools Elementary 56 schools ( 5 Mandarin) Middle 6 schools

9 1 1 3 2 2 2 1 4 2 1 3 8 1 1 4 2 5 1 1 2 1 1 1

Asheboro City Weldon City

Kannapolis City

2 2 1 1 4

New programs 17-18 Existing programs

What is a DLI program?

What is the difference?

• Language immersion: teaching content area subject

matter (math, reading, science, social studies) through the use of the target language. VS.

• Foreign language instruction: teaching the grammar,

vocabulary and structure of a second language.

Why DL program?

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Academic Achievement

Cognitive Benefits Cultural Benefits

Cognitive Benefits

Cognitive Benefits

• Rather than having two separate areas

for different languages. The two languages are stored together and the knowledge is linked and can interact. (Cummins 2000: p.38)

Second Language Acquisition

Source: https://impact.viflearn.com/eoy/#/student_impact_prof

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Academic Achievement

Source: https://impact.viflearn.com/eoy/#/student_impact_slides

Academic Achievement

To Recap

• The more you pay attention to language development, the more literate

students become, and the greater their academic achievement.

Other Important Outcomes

• Cultural enrichment
• Pride, self-confidence, self-efficacy
• Perseverance, “grit”
• Validating family heritage
• Value in competitive global marketplace
• What the child envisions for his/her future

How does the DL program work?

Grade Target Language English Kindergarten 90% 10% 1st Grade 90% 10% 2nd Grade 80% 20% 3rd Grade 75% 25% 4th Grade 75% 25% 5th Grade 75% 25%

How does the DL program work?

Grade Target Language English

Kindergarten 50% 50% 1st Grade 50% 50% 2nd Grade 50% 50% 3rd Grade 50% 50% 4th Grade 50% 50% 5th Grade 50% 50%

A day in the life...

Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity

1st Grade Small Group Literacy Center

DLI Support

Program Implementation Training and PD Program Monitoring and Support Curricular Instructional Support

Parent FAQs