Dual Language Brochure/Folleto del Programa de Dos Idiomas

Valerie Martínez - Executive Director of Multicultural Curriculum, Instruction, and Compliance

Jeanette Long - Coordinator of Multicultural Curriculum, Instruction, and Compliance

Deborah Oms - MED Student Education/Dual Language Specialist

Danaé Garcia Hill - Dual Language Resource Teacher

Claudia McIntyre - Dual Language Resource Teacher

Elsamarie Rosaly Ortiz - Dual Language Resource Teacher

Participating Schools

Bellalago Academy (K-8)

Boggy Creek Elementary School

Celebration K-8 School

Chestnut Elementary School

East Lake Elementary School

Flora Ridge Elementary School

Kissimmee Elementary School

Lakeview Elementary School

Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies

Ventura Elementary School

Kissimmee Middle School

WHAT IS A DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM?

The Dual Language Program is an educational model that promotes high academic achievement while supporting second language development and cross-cultural understanding for all students. Academic subjects are taught to all students in English and Spanish. The program creates an additive bi-literate environment for all students; the first language is maintained, while the second language is acquired.

PROGRAM-VISION/GOALS

The program's vision is to educate our students in a multicultural learning environment. Provide an effective academic approach with an additive bilingual environment in which our students will have greater opportunities, as a result of the acquisition of two languages. It is our hope that our students will be well prepared, and have the pride and self-confidence 
to be successful in the competitive international community.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS/BENEFITS

Intellectual:
Students with the ability to process information in two languages develop a higher level of thinking skills.
Educational:
Students perform at or above grade level in both languages as demonstrated in district-wide reading assessments and State Assessment Test (FSA-minimal 3rd grade retention); The program promotes future academic success, therefore students will have greater opportunities in a competitive global society.
Social:
Students effectively communicate in both languages demonstrating a high level of language and cultural proficiency.
Personal:
Students maintain self-esteem through the respect and appreciation of their language & culture.

Helpful Resources

Dual Language Resource Websites list is a compilation of internet resources that contain educational material available in more than one language. Each website offers information and activities that Dual Language teachers, parents, and students may find useful.