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Dare County Schools says dual-language immersion program continues to expand; students to earn high school credits
Summary
The district reported the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is entering its eighth year and expanding across elementary and middle schools; current eighth-graders who began in first grade will enter high school in 2026–27 with two earned high-school world language credits. An informational meeting for rising DLI ninth graders is set for April 15.
Ms. Morelli reported to the Dare County Board of Education on April 13 that the district's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program continues to expand and strengthen biliteracy pathways for students.
"Our program continues to expand as a strong academic pathway designed to promote biliteracy, cultural competence, and college and career readiness for students across the district," Ms. Morelli said. She told the board that DLI teachers from Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Cape Hatteras elementary schools presented at the 2026 Southern Conference on Language Teaching, and grade-level professional development used the Bridges math curriculum in Spanish and English.
Ms. Morelli said current eighth-grade DLI students — who started the program as first-graders — will enter high school in 2026–27 having already earned two high-school world language credits. The district plans an informational meeting on April 15 for rising DLI ninth graders and their parents to discuss high-school scheduling and academic pathways, and academic recognitions tied to biliteracy such as the Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Language Endorsement will be available to graduates in coming years.
The board received the report; no formal action was required at this meeting.
