Budgeting and Funding

Budgeting for the implementation of a new program can seem rather daunting. Below are budget examples from recently opened French DLI programs, to be adapted to your context and model. When thinking about budget, you do not have to start from scratch- reach out to the wider French DLI Network in the Finding Support section.

Dual Language Immersion Response to Board Resolution.pdf

Dual Language Immersion Response to Board Resolution

Pages 22-23 Estimated Costs for 6 Year (Spanish) Dual Language Immersion Programs K-5 from Gail Clarke, Asssitant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction (Montclair, NJ)

French Immersion Proposal Final 10-5-18 (from Anchorage).pdf

Proposal to the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage School District to Begin a French Immersion Program

See budgetary considerations pages 15-16

Fundraising:

Fundraising is a key component of planning for the implementation and development for dual language programs. It has the added bonus of getting the PTO/PTA and the wider community involved, which is essential to sustaining a dual language program.

See examples below from French DLI program fundraisers:

French Language Advocates Anchorage 's website: https://www.speakfrenchinak.org

Grants:

Reach out to your district or state for support grants for dual language/immersion programs
For supplementary funding support, apply to grants from the French Dual Language Fund