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Academic Achievement
Academic Achievement
Research in Utah and Delaware shows that DLI students score at or above grade level in English.
Academics are learned through 2 languages.
Concepts learned in one language can transfer to the other language.
Executive function area of the brain is more developed.
Later onset of degenerative brain diseases.
Students in strong DLI programs outperform their monolingual peers.
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Biliteracy & Bilingualism
Biliteracy & Bilingualism
Both bilingualism and biliteracy require extended sequences of learning in two languages.
Bilingualism is not the only goal, our program also focuses heavily on biliteracy; reading, writing and listening in two languages.
Must be assessed in order to develop upwards through the proficiency levels.
Research consistently shows that young brains, up to six years old, are perfectly wired to learn multiple languages.
Watch this TedTalk: Creating Bilingual Minds by Naja Ferjan Ramirez
U.S. Employers have a growing demand for multilingual employees
9 out of 10 U.S. employers report a reliance on U.S.-based employees with language skills other than English.
One-third (32%) of employers report a high dependency on language skills other than English.
A majority of employers report that their need for foreign languages has increased over the past five years and project that it will continue to grow.
High-demand languages also have the greatest shortages.
Spanish, Chinese, and French see the highest demand among U.S. employers.
A third (34%) of U.S. employers reliant on foreign languages say their foreign language needs are not currently being met by their employees.
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Cross/Sociocultural Competency
Cross/Sociocultural Competency
Cross-cultural competence means students have the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
Cross-cultural skills demonstrated through the ability to communicate with respect; recognize others' values, accept knowledge, skills, and talents; and tolerate, engage, and celebrate the success of others.
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