SDUSD VISION
Multilingual Learners fully and meaningfully access and participate in a twenty-first education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of English proficiency, mastery of grade-level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.
San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) offers several options for students to acquire a second language. Dual Language Programs promote bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement and multicultural awareness for all students. Students enrolled in these programs have the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy.
The goal of all programs are:
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Students will develop high levels of proficiency in their primary language and a second language.
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Academic performance will be at or above grade level in all content areas
- Students will demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors.
Two-Way Dual Language Immersion
Two-Way Dual Language Immersion blends two language education models:
- An immersion program for English only speakers and a bilingual maintenance model for English learners.
- Students from two language groups attend classes together, learning from one another and supporting each others second language acquisition.
Both groups of students develop linguistic and academic competence in two languages; their native language and one more.
In this model, students collaborate and assist each other in acquiring their second language. The goal is to foster proficiency in two languages—students' native language and another language—enhancing both linguistic and academic competencies.
Pathway to Biliteracy