Dual Language Academy

During these unprecedented times, the Fullerton School District continues its commitment to the mission of the Dual Language Academy (DLA). Our goals are for all students to reach high levels of academic achievement, develop biliteracy and bilingualism, and cultivate cross-cultural competencies needed to succeed in a multicultural society and global economy. Spanish language acquisition will continue to be an area of focus. From the onset of the school year, pending District options for returning, students will be provided intensive language instruction and interventions, in the target language, to address any underutilization of language during these difficult and unprecedented times. We will keep you posted as information becomes available.

Durante estos tiempos sin precedentes, el Distrito Escolar de Fullerton continúa su compromiso con la misión de la Academia Dual de Idiomas (DLA). Nuestros objetivos son que todos los estudiantes alcancen altos niveles de logros académicos, desarrollen alfabetización en los dos idiomas y bilingüismo, y cultiven las competencias interculturales necesarias para tener éxito en una sociedad multicultural y una economía global. La adquisición del idioma español continuará siendo un área de enfoque. Desde el comienzo del año escolar, basados en las opciones del Distrito para regresar, los estudiantes recibirán instrucción intensiva de lenguaje e intervenciones, en el español, para apoyar cualquier subutilización del idioma durante estos tiempos difíciles y sin precedentes. Lo mantendremos informado a medida que más información esté disponible.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Fullerton School District’s Dual Language Academy
is for all students to reach high levels of academic achievement, develop biliteracy and bilingualism, and cultivate cross-cultural competencies needed to succeed in a multicultural society and global economy.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

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

BENEFITS

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

RESEARCH

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

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


Kindergarten & First Grade	90/10
Second Grade	80/20
Third Grade	70/30
Fourth- Eighth Grade	50/50

PARENT RESOURCES

California Department of Education- Two Way Language Immersion FAQ

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

Multilingual Children’s Association

Intercultural Development Research Association

INTENT TO REGISTER

^{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 2020-2021 school year. Please complete and return by February 28, 2020, to the District Office located at 1401 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833.}
^{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.}
^{Please return the completed form to the Fullerton School District, Educational Services – Attention: Rossana Fonseca}

FOLLOW US

@FSDduallanguage

For additional information about the program, please contact Rossana Fonseca, Coordinator, Educational Services at 714-447-7416 or email fullerton_dla@myfsd.org

Spanish Resources:

PBS: Recursos de PK-12

Unite for Literacy

The Fable Cottage

Spanish Children's Stories

Khan Academy

Duolingo Spanish

IXL

Scholastic Storybook Tressures