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Dual Language Immersion


What is Dual Language Immersion (DLI)?

In the DLI classroom, 50% of the students are English speaking and 50% are Spanish speaking. Students work together to learn to speak, read, write and understand one another’s language. In Robla School District, we have three DLI programs, beginning in preschool, then transitional kindergarten and all through elementary school.
DLI program teachers are specially credentialed and trained to teach in both English and Spanish. Read more below, and watch each of the videos to learn more about each program.

 

Robla Preschool DLI Program


Preschool children ages 3-4 years old can get their early experiences in learning Spanish and English in Robla Preschool's DLI Program. They will gain all of the early learning skills that other preschool students do, while also learning a new language.
 
How to apply for the Robla Preschool DLI Program: Complete the Robla Preschool registration form (which can be found on the right-hand side of this page), and indicate on the form that you would like to have your child participate in the DLI Program.
 
 

Glenwood Elementary School Transitional Kindergarten DLI Program

 
Our Transitional Kindergarten DLI Program at Glenwood Elementary School provides our TK students to learn everything that other TK students are learning while also learning how to read, speak and write in Spanish and English!  Note: Any TK student who lives in the Robla School District's boundaries may participate in the DLI Program at Glenwood Elementary School, based on available space.
 
How to apply for the Glenwood Elementary School TK DLI Program:
All students entering transitional kindergarten (TK) may apply. The DLI program is hosted at Glenwood School but accepts students from throughout the district:
  • Register your TK student at your school of attendance in the district
  • Submit a completed one-page DLI Program Application (see form at right)
  • We will contact your to schedule your child for a language assessment
 
 

Glenwood Elementary School Kindergarten-6th Grade DLI Program

 
Students in Grades K-1 are taught language arts, math, science and social studies primarily in Spanish (80% of instruction). In Grades 2-3, there is a gradual increase in English instruction until a 50:50 balance of English/Spanish instruction is reached in Grade 4 that continues through Grade 6. Spanish speakers build a strong base in Spanish and are more successful as they learn English. English speakers have maximum exposure to Spanish in the primary grades when the brain is most receptive to learning a new language. To fully benefit from the program and meet program goals, students must stay with the program through 6th grade.Note: Any K-6 student who lives in the Robla School District's boundaries may participate in the DLI Program at Glenwood Elementary School, based on available space.
 
How to apply for the Glenwood DLI Program: All students entering kindergarten may apply. The DLI program is hosted at Glenwood School but accepts students from throughout the district:
  • Register your kindergarten student at your school of attendance in the district
  • Submit a completed one-page DLI Program Application (see form at right)
  • We will contact your to schedule your child for a language assessment