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Dual-language immersion program aims for English–Spanish fluency, presenters say
Summary
Speakers described a dual-language immersion elementary program that splits instructional time between English and Spanish, aims for reading and writing fluency in both languages, and invites families to apply; presenters emphasized early-childhood learning advantages and teacher collaboration.
Unidentified Speaker 1, Speaker, said the program’s goal is for students to become fluent in English and Spanish by the end of elementary school, including being able to read and write in both languages. "One of the coolest things about it is that you will see students progress all the way from kindergarten through elementary, and by the end the goal is for them to be fluent in 2 languages, in English and in Spanish," they said.
Program structure and instruction: Presenters described a daily schedule that alternates language blocks. "You're gonna have English during the first half of the day, and then you're gonna have Spanish during the second half of the day,"…
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