Welcome to Hodge’s Dual Language Web page!


Dual Language is a form of bilingual education in which students are taught literacy and content in two languages. Hodge Elementary offers One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language Models. Hodge Elementary Dual Language Programs are committed to support linguistic and cultural diversity while promoting the three pillars of dual language instruction: Bilingualism and Biliteracy for EVERY student, high expectations for grade level achievement, and Cross-Cultural Awareness.


One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language Models


One-Way Dual Language is intended for native Spanish speakers to continue developing and building on their native language (Spanish) while increasing their English proficiency.


Two-Way Dual Language Programs enroll a balance of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language (Spanish).


Both, The One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language Programs are designed to promote the three pillars of Dual Language to all our Emergent Bilingual Students, whether they are learning English or Spanish as a second language.


Students in dual language programs are presented with the social and cognitive benefits of bilingualism. They gain a second language, a broader vocabulary, and multiple views of the world, (Cazabon, Lambert, & Heise-Baigorria, 2002). In order to acquire these benefits, the program sets out to accomplish the following goals:


  • Increase the use of foreign language among monolingual groups

  • Develop children who will be more competitive in the global economy

  • Take advantage of the optimal window of learning a second language during the primary years while increasing the linguistic repertoire of each student.

  • Nurture an understanding of the different cultures living side by side in Denton

  • Give students an upper edge in high school, college, and the workplace

  • Develop positive cross-cultural attitudes and behavior

More Information about Dual Language


The following websites are some organizations that provide information related to education in dual language programs and the benefits of being bilingual.


Colorín Colorado (a bilingual site for educators and families)

https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/learning-two-languages

https://www.colorincolorado.org/raising-bilingual-kids

Education Resources for Parents and Teachers of Multilingual Learners (a bilingual site for educators and families)

https://educatingbilinguals.com/bilingual-education/


To see if the Two Way Dual Language Program would be a good fit for your child, please complete the questionnaire to the right.

Hodge DL Fit for Families Checklist

If you are interested in your child participating in the Hodge 2 Way Dual Language Program, please be sure to complete the application to the right.