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Dual Language Program
Attention ParentsThe Austin Independent School District would like to thank you for the support and overwhelming response to the Two Way Immersion Dual Language Program. We are committed to providing a nationally exemplary model for Dual Language Program. With your continued support, we are on our way to accomplishing this vision. In August 2012, AISD will open four new dual language campuses. The commitment and dedication we are receiving from the Austin community is clearly visible by the number of families that want to enroll in our district based campuses. For this precise reason, we will adhere to the district’s application deadline of April 27, 2012. The lottery will be conducted May 2, 2012 and parents will then be informed of acceptance or denial by US mail. Please contact the Department of English Language Learners at 414-4734 if you have any questions about the Two Way Immersion Dual Language Program. Dual Language: Learning in Two LanguagesDual Language is an academic program that enhances the development of bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy so that students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy. The Gift of LanguageDual Language education offers great advantages for our students.
Austin ISD Dual Language Program Goals
"One-Way" and "Two-Way"One-Way Dual Language supports "one language" group of students to become bilingual, bicultural , and biliterate. For example, students whose primary language is Spanish would learn in English and Spanish. Two-Way Dual Language supports "two language" groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural , and biliterate. For example, equal number of Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students would learn in both languages. AISD Dual Language Instructional ModelThe Dual Language Instructional Model will be implemented in both the One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language classrooms.
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Dual Language Program
1111 West Sixth StreetAustin, TX 78703-5399 Office Phone: 512.414.4734 DL Program Brochure |