Dual Language Academy

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

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 2018-2019 school year. Please complete and return by February 23, 2018, 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