Dual Language
Valley Dual Language Program
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"Valley's Dual Language Program is very successful and should be considered a model program in the state!" -Dr. Kathryn Lindholm-Leary
Valley's Dual Language program offers students the unique opportunity to learn within the context of a bilingual, bicultural classroom.
Valley's Dual Language program offers students the unique opportunity to learn within the context of a bilingual, bicultural classroom.
The 3 main goals of our program:
- Students will achieve bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish
- Students will reach high levels of academic achievement in both languages
- Students will become cross-cultural ambassadors for our school, community, and society.
Our Mission:
Our 90/10 Dual Language program creates academically competent, bilingual, and biliterate students through research-based practice and differentiated instruction. We will achieve our program goals while enriching all second language learners in a cross cultural environment.
Program Benefits
- Students achieve proficiency in both English and Spanish
- Students achieve academically at or above grade level in both languages
- Students develop cross-cultural understanding and respect, as well as experience working and playing in a multi-cultural setting
- Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child’s long-term education
- Biliteracy gives students greater career opportunities
- Learning a second language helps develop strong thinking and reasoning skills useful for problem-solving in math and science
- Students develop a high level of self-esteem and confidence
- Biliteracy helps prepare students to meet the challenges of a global society
Questions? Comments? send them to Maritza Maldonado, DL program coordinator at [email protected] or call (858) 748-2007 ext.2152