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n the DLI classroom, 50% of the students are English speaking and 50% are Spanish speaking. Students work together to learn to speak, read, write and understand one another’s language.
Language arts, math, science and social studies are taught primarily in Spanish for all students in grades K - 1 with 80% of instruction in Spanish in these early grades. There is a gradual increase in English instruction in 2nd and 3rd grades until a 50:50 balance of English and Spanish instruction is reached in 4th grade and continues through 6th grade. Students must stay with the program through 6th grade to fully benefit and meet program goals.
Spanish speakers build a strong base in Spanish and are more successful as they learn English.
English speakers have maximum exposure to Spanish in the primary grades when the brain is most receptive to learning a new language.
DLI program teachers are specially credentialed and trained to teach in both English and Spanish.