• Develop bilingualism and biliteracy in two languages
• Cultivate cultural awareness
• Reach high levels of academic achievement

• High academic achievement in all core subjects in both languages
• Metacognitive flexibility
• Linguistic and cultural backgrounds viewed as a resource
• Develops bilingualism and biliteracy
• Positive cross-cultural attitudes
• Narrows the achievement/opportunity gap

• English Language Proficiency – English and Spanish speakers benefit equally from instruction in both languages
• Bilingualism – 90:10 model develops higher levels of bilingual proficiency
• Spanish Language Proficiency more likely to occur in a 90:10 model
• All students become proficient in both languages

• 90/10 Model
• Common Core State Standards
• Spanish Language Arts Standards
• 90% – Spanish
  • Language Arts/Reading
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science
• 10% – English – Language Arts instruction
• Equal numbers of English Language Learners and English Proficient Students
• Equal numbers of boys and girls

California Department of Education- Two Way Language Immersion FAQ

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

Multilingual Children’s Association

Intercultural Development Research Association

• ^{Thank you for completing the Intent to Register form for the Fullerton School District Dual Language Academy.}
• ^{This is not a registration form but allows the District to anticipate registration needs for placement in the Dual Language Program for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please complete and return by February 11, 2022, to the District Office located at 1401 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833  – Attention: Nadia Williams.}
• ^{Registration to the program requires a Kindergarten through Eighth-grade commitment to the program, with the exception of extenuating circumstances.}
• ^{Please check the District website for periodic updates and information regarding the Dual Language Academy.}