Dual Language Immersion is a form of a bilingual program designed to provide literacy and content instruction in two languages with one of those languages being English. (Dual Language Education of New Mexico)
Dual language immersion provides a way to learn academic content while acquiring another language at the same time. Students receive math, science, and social studies instruction in a target language, Chinese or Spanish, in the Higley District. The teaching strategies used support students in learning the concepts and skills for the subject area and develop the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in another target language.
The goals are for the students to reach high levels of target language proficiency and develop cultural competency while attaining academic achievement that is at or above their grade level.
