Dual language Immersion Program

Model 90:10

In the 90:10 dual language immersion (DLI) model, the target language (in this case, Spanish) is used in kindergarten for 90% of the instructional time and English is used for 10%.

• At each grade level, the amount of instruction in English rises by 10%, and is considered a "sequential literacy" model , as literacy in the target language (Spanish) is developed before moving on to formally developing literacy in English.

• While learning the same curriculum as mainstream classes, students are taught primarily in Spanish during grades K-3 with a gradual increase in English instructional time until a 50:50 balance is obtained at 4/5th grade.

See the chart below for dual language instruction by grade level.

"Partner Language" or "Target language" is the minority language which in this case is Spanish.