Dual Language Immersion

Now Enrolling!

Longfellow is now enrolling Spanish Dual Language Immersion preschool.

Hodge and Valleydale are enrolling Spanish Dual Language Immersion TK/K.

Dalton is now enrolling Mandarin Dual Language Immersion TK/K and 1st-5th grade FLEX, a Mandarin enrichment. . Click the link below to begin registration for Dual Language Immersion Mandarin.

Mandarin DLI

Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Information Meetings

Interested in Mandarin Dual Language Immersion? Join us at one of our informational meetings to learn more.

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 am-10:00 am
or
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dalton Elementary School
500 E 10th St
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-5245

Spanish | Valleydale Elementary

Now enrolling for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten! Call 626-815-4700 for more information.

Valleydale Elementary School
700 South Lark Ellen Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702

Spanish | Hodge Elementary

Now enrolling for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten! Call 626-815-4800 for more information.

Hodge Elementary School
700 West Eleventh Street, Azusa, CA 91702

Mandarin | Dalton Elementary

Now enrolling for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten! Call 626-967-6211 for more information.

Dalton Elementary School
500 East Tenth Street, Azusa, CA 91702

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?

Do I have to speak Spanish to have my child participate?

My child is 10 years old and not bilingual. Can they participate?

Will two languages confuse my child or slow down their academic progress?

There is no research to indicate that learning in two languages will confuse or slow down the rate of progress of students. In fact, there is significant research to indicate that two languages can enhance academic growth. Two languages also will not complicate any behavior problem or learning disability.

One note: all well-designed programs require consistent implementation. Moving children in and out of such programs reduces their effectiveness. To get the maximum benefits from a dual immersion program, plan on staying with the program for at least five years. Two languages require a larger vocabulary to be built, and the early years of the program will be critical toward laying a foundation upon which long-term academic success will be built.

What if my child seems frustrated by listening to English/Spanish?

Expect your child to feel a bit tired or frustrated during the first few months in the program. This is known as the “silent period,” when students are learning the way the new language sounds. Be encouraging and ask for positive feedback about what your student likes most in school each day. Children are very perceptive. If you are having doubts about the program, they will know it and feel similarly, no matter what you say to them. Your unwavering commitment and encouragement will support your child through times of frustration and onto bilingual proficiency.

In what language should I be reading to my child?

Please read aloud to your child in the language you are most comfortable with. It is very important to continue this special way of spending time together. You are not expected to read in Spanish or Mandarin if you do not speak Spanish or Mandarin, and in reverse, you are not expected to read in English if you do not speak English. Reading skills will transfer into the second language.

Dual Immersion Master Plan

First page of the PDF file: DLIPamphlet_ENGLISHFINALREV21

First page of the PDF file: DLIPamphlet_SPANISHversionFINALREV21

DLI Transition to Middle School

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DLI Commitment Form Answer/Responses