Dual Language Immersion Program
Santa Clara Unified School District Opens its first Dual Language Immersion Program!
In the fall of 2020, Scott Lane launched the district’s first Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, a different and more enriching model of educating students in two languages, to give students districtwide an opportunity to become bilingual and bi-literate, starting in elementary school.
DLI Program Enrollment
Transitional Kindergarten
Santa Clara Unified School District is considering a TK grade level in the Spanish Dual Language Immersion program at Scott Lane for the 2023-2024 school year. As we continue to assess interest in a TK grade level, we are asking interested families to please complete the Open Enrollment Application. Families interested in applying for the DLI program must first register for Transitional Kindergarten. Once you receive your permanent student identification number, you can apply for Open Enrollment to the DLI program during the second round of Open Enrollment through April 14.
If there is sufficient interest to support and create a TK DLI classroom, we will notify families no later than May 8, 2023.
Kindergarten Open Enrollment
Families interested in applying for the DLI program must first register at their school of residence. Once you receive your permanent student identification number, you can apply for Open Enrollment to the DLI program during the second round of Open Enrollment from March 20 to April 14.
Orientation Sessions
Please save the dates for one of our upcoming Orientation Meetings. They will be held through ZOOM ONLY by clicking the Join Meeting below:
- Tuesday, April 4| 11:00-12:00 .m.
- Friday, April 7| 9:00- 10:00 a.m.
- Monday, April 10| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
If you have questions, please call (408) 423-4100.
What is DLI?
Dual language immersion programs include native English-speaking students and native speakers of a foreign language. The goals of DLI programs are to develop bilingualism/biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural competencies for all students.
What are the program goals?
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Bilingualism - Develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English
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Biliteracy - Perform at or above grade level in all academic areas in Spanish and English.
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Multiculturalism - Appreciate all cultures and strengthen relationships throughout our local and global community
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Empowerment - Cultivate pride in one’s heritage and resiliency to become a critical thinker in multiple languages
What are the benefits?
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Dual language students outperform their peers in English-only programs
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Students in dual immersion programs are found to have high levels of self-esteem, high academic competence, and high motivation.
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Dual immersion students are better prepared for the global job market where a second language gives them a competitive edge!
How does it work?
In a DLI program, students are expected to meet the same state standards as all other students in the district. The program follows a 90:10 program model which refers to the language of instruction. In kindergarten, 90% of the instruction is in Spanish and 10% is in English. As the student gradually moves up in grades, the language of instruction will gradually increase in English until the program reaches a 50:50 split between English and Spanish.
What are the participation requirements?
The DLI program is open to all entering kindergarten. Program participants and their families are expected to make a minimum commitment of six years (kindergarten through 5th grade) to fully benefit from the two-way bilingual immersion model.
What are the next steps?:
1. Wait for open enrollment for the 2023-2024 School year to open in January 2023.
Contact Ms. Claudia Corpus, Scott Lane Principal, via email at ccorpus@scusd.net or by phone at (408) 423-4101.
