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Welcome to the DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM at Elgin High School!
Mission: Provide our students with culturally and linguistically responsive learning experiences that are
grounded in equity and rigor.
Vision: Our students will demonstrate cultural competence and develop high levels of academic and language
proficiency.What is Dual Language?
The Dual Language Program is a form of bilingual education in which students are taught literacy and academic content in two languages. It offers a unique opportunity for students to excel academically and learn a second language. Dual language programs foster:
- bilingualism
- bi-literacy
- enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity
- high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages
What are the benefits of the Dual Language program for students?
- Students develop proficiency in two languages.
- Students perform as well as or better than their peers in non-dual language classrooms.
- All students develop a positive sense of self and multicultural competencies.
- Students also develop intercultural and global competence that prepares them to succeed in today’s increasingly competitive global society.
For questions specifically pertaining to the Dual Language program, contact:
Assistant Principal of Humanities, Mrs. Verónica Ryan, veronicaryan@u-46.org 847-888-5100 X4857
Mr. Mario Pestaña, District Coordinator of Multilingual and Multicultural Education, mariopestana@u-46.org 847-888-5000 X5078
Language Allocations By Grade Level
