Dual Immersion Academy
Our students graduate bilingual and biliterate, ready for the 21st-century
global economy. Students achieve high academic proficiency in reading,
global economy. Students achieve high academic proficiency in reading,
writing, and oral communication in two languages; in addition, students build
an understanding and develop an appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity.
The MUSD program began as part of a federal Title
VII Grant named Project Hope that was written during
the 1998-1999 school year. The federal government
issued this Foreign Language Acquisition Program
(FLAP) grant in February 1999 and the first program
was placed at La Merced Elementary School (LME).
the 1998-1999 school year. The federal government
issued this Foreign Language Acquisition Program
(FLAP) grant in February 1999 and the first program
was placed at La Merced Elementary School (LME).
The first cohort of kindergarteners for the 1999-2000
school year participated in a Two-Way 90/10 ProgramModel. The program was named Dual Language
Immersion Program (DLIP). The following year, the
program expanded into Laguna Nueva and Winter
Gardens Elementary Schools. The cohorts continued to
develop through the intermediate schools; in 2005-
2006 at La Merced Intermediate and 2006-2007 at
Montebello Intermediate School. Through the
collaboration of teachers and administrators, as well as
Immersion Program (DLIP). The following year, the
program expanded into Laguna Nueva and Winter
Gardens Elementary Schools. The cohorts continued to
develop through the intermediate schools; in 2005-
2006 at La Merced Intermediate and 2006-2007 at
Montebello Intermediate School. Through the
collaboration of teachers and administrators, as well as
the support of parents, the program continued to
thrive.
thrive.
Miguel A Valencia
What advantages are there for my child in a Dual Language Academy?
- Students develop oral, reading, and
writing academic proficiency in two
languages. - Improve academic performance and
enhance job opportunities in the
future. - DIA students develop positive attitudes
about students of other languages and
cultural backgrounds.
How can I enroll my child in the Dual Language Academy?
- Attend a Parent Orientation Meeting or
a DIA school tour. - Your child should enter Kindergarten
or First grade. Older children, proficient
in Spanish / Mandarin, who have been
enrolled in bilingual education may be
eligible.
What are the goals of the Dual Language Academy?
- Bilingualism and Biliteracy: Students
develop academic proficiency in
reading, writing, and oral
communication in two languages. - High Academic Achievement: Students
achieve high academic proficiency in
all content areas and in two languages. - Cross-Cultural Competence: Students
develop an understanding and
appreciation for other linguistic and
cultural backgrounds.
What is MUSD doing to deliver a high-quality Dual Language Academy?
- The staff engages in ongoing
professional learning, visits other
schools, and participates in reflective
discussions about student work and
instructional practices.
Spanish/English Pamphlets
Mandarin/English Pamphlets