U-46 Dual Language Program

Programa de Lenguaje Dual del Distrito Escolar U-46

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The Dual Language program is overseen by the Multilingual and Multicultural Department

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Dual Language Program Recognitions & Scholarship

U-46 Multilingual & Multicultural Education Programs & Services Book

Programas del Departamento de Educación Multilingüe y Multicultural (MME)

Dual Language Parent Info Sessions

Are you interested in giving your child the gift of bilingualism, biliteracy, and global readiness? Join us for an informational session to learn more about our Dual Language Program — a unique opportunity for students to develop high levels of proficiency in English and Spanish while achieving academic excellence. See the info session schedule below:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Virtual

English Zoom Link

Spanish Zoom Link

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Virtual

English Zoom Link

Spanish Zoom Link

Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

U-46 Welcome Center

Room 107A: English Presentation

Room 107B: Spanish Presentation

Monday, May 4, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Otter Creek Elementary School

English and Spanish presentations will be available

Thursday, August 8, 2026

9-10 am & 6-7 pm

U-46 Welcome Center

Room 107A: English Presentation

Room 107B&C: Spanish Presentation

Program Information

Get to know the U-46 Dual Language Program - Winner of the "Promoting Bilingualism Award District of Distinction" from Two-Way CABE!

¡Conozca el Programa de Lenguaje Dual del distrito escolar U-46 - Ganador del premio "Distrito de distinción por promover el bilingüismo" otorgado por Two-Way CABE!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Elementary School - English

escuela elemental - Espanol

Middle School

Escuela Intermedia - Espanol

High School - English

Escuelas Superiores - Espanol

Dual Language Program Video Presentation

Spanish <iframe style=&quot;width: 331px; height: 196px;&quot; src=&quot;https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSKGzoInkT1hII5lstjY0EPzMnw5jholNATDDjAnKLXxkrCy_U5cDdrY1Ymag4Lu6IlTh6vnGkBKkmo/embed?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=3000&quot; width=&quot;331&quot; height=&quot;196&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;/></hr></div></fs_content><fs_content title=&quot;What is Dual Language?&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><div><h3>What is Dual Language?</h3> 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: <ul> <li>bilingualism</li> <li>bi-literacy</li> <li>enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity</li> <li>high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages</li> </ul> <h3>What are the benefits of the Dual Language program for students?</h3> <ul> <li>Students develop proficiency in two languages.</li> <li>Students perform as well as or better than their peers in non-dual language classrooms.</li> <li>All students develop a positive sense of self and multicultural competencies.</li> <li>Students also develop intercultural and global competence that prepares them to succeed in today&rsquo;s increasingly competitive global society.</li> </ul> <h3>80:20 Spanish/English Dual Language in U-46</h3> The U-46 Dual Language Program mirrors and honors the linguistic and cultural diversity of our learning community. In our 80:20 Dual Language Program Model design, students learn school subjects through both English and Spanish instruction. Students are able to develop high levels of academic and language proficiency in their first and second languages. The curricula implemented in the dual language classrooms are School District U-46&rsquo;s adopted curricula and are taught through scaffolding and interactive approaches, which ensure that children learn the academic content while developing their first and second languages.&nbsp;</div></fs_content><fs_content title=&quot;Language allocation by grade level&quot; show_title=&quot;true&quot;><table border=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;1&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;> <caption> Elementary Schools</caption> <thead><tr><th>Grade Level </th><th>% in Spanish </th><th>% in English </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pre-K (One-Way only)</td><td>80%</td><td>20%</td></tr><tr><td>Kindergarten</td><td>80%</td><td>20%</td></tr><tr><td>1st Grade </td><td>70%</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>2nd Grade </td><td>60%</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>3rd-6th Grade </td><td>50%</td><td>50%</td></tr></tbody></table></fs_content><fs_content title=&quot;Language allocation by grade level&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><table border=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;1&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;> <caption> Middle Schools</caption> <thead><tr><th>Grade Level </th><th>Subject Area Taught in Spanish </th><th>Subject Areas Taught in English </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>7th Grade </td><td>Spanish Language Arts and Social StudiesElective - PLTW might be taught in Spanish</td><td>Math, Science, and ELA/ESLElective (1)P.E.</td></tr><tr><td>8th Grade </td><td>Spanish Language Arts and HistoryElective - PLTW might be taught in SpanishHealth (Salud) for Full-time students</td><td>Math, Science, and ELA/ESLElective (1)P.E./Health</td></tr></tbody></table></fs_content><fs_content title=&quot;Language allocation by grade level&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><table border=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;1&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;> <caption> High Schools</caption> <thead><tr><th>Grade Level </th><th>Subject Area Taught in Spanish </th><th>Subject Areas Taught in English </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9th Grade </td><td>Honors SLA IBiologyDL Math or DL Honors Math</td><td>Electives (2)P.E.Freshman ELA/Honors ELA/ESL&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>10th Grade</td><td>Honors SLA IIDL Math/DL Math Honors&nbsp;Health (Salud)Elective (1) - 1 Semester</td><td>Sophomore ELA/Honors ELA/ESL&nbsp;Elective/Trans. Elective (1) - YearlongElective/Trans. Elective (1) - SemesterP.E.Chemistry/Honors Chemistry/Integrated Physical Science</td></tr><tr><td>11thGrade</td><td>AP Spanish Language and Culture/ AP Spanish Literature and Culture/ Double Credit 1Elective (1 or 2) - 3rd Year of Science Highly RecommendedUS History (Full-time ELs)</td><td>English Language Arts/Honors English Language Arts/ESL P.E.Elective/Trans. Elective (1 max.)Math/Honors MathUS History</td></tr><tr><td>12th Grade</td><td>AP Spanish Language and Culture/ AP Spanish Literature and Culture/ Double Credit 1 or 2/ Latino/a/x StudiesDL Econ./DL Civics/DL AP Macro./DL AP Gov. and Pol.: USElective (0, 1, or 2)</td><td>English Language Arts/Honors English Language Arts/ESLP.E.Elective/Trans. Elective (3 max.)</td></tr></tbody></table></fs_content></fs_column> <fs_column><fs_post title=&quot;Headlines &amp; Features&quot; show_title=&quot;true&quot; subtype=&quot;List&quot; content_details=&quot;show_post_title, show_categories, show_summary, show_thumbnail, show_tags, show_link&quot; popup_details=&quot;show_single_post_title, show_single_post_categories, show_single_post_body, show_single_post_thumbnail, show_single_post_tags&quot; display_more_items=&quot;true&quot; import_id=&quot;40604&quot;/><fs_content title=&quot;Content&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><div><h3>Two-way Dual Language programs have been established at schools where there is a multilingual and multicultural education program for students with the home language of Spanish who have qualified to receive English Learners services and enough interest and commitment of non-English learner students. A required minimum is determined by the district of interested and committed non-English learner students per classroom are needed in order to meet the required balance of peer language models for an effective Two-Way Dual Language program. A list of the TW DL Schools can be found <a href=&quot;/Page/19000&quot;>HERE&nbsp;</a> </h3></div></fs_content></fs_column> </fs_layout>

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Additional Information

Kindergarten - First Grade Dual Language Satellite Feeder Pattern
Día de logros

Kindergarten - First Grade Dual Language Satellite Feeder Pattern

Día de logros

Día de Logros

El día de logros is a Multilingual and Multicultural Education (MME) celebration in which MME seniors are celebrated for their achievements. During this celebration, MME seniors are awarded a certificate and a stole that they can wear during the celebration and their graduation ceremony. Additionally, selected high-school freshmen, sophomore, and junior students in the MME programs are celebrated for their accomplishments. Each comprehensive U-46 High School designates a date and time for this celebration. See the dates and times below.

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U-46 Dual Language Program

Programa de Lenguaje Dual del Distrito Escolar U-46

Contact Us

Links & Resources

Dual Language Parent Info Sessions

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Virtual

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Virtual

Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

U-46 Welcome Center

Room 107A: English Presentation

Room 107B: Spanish Presentation

Monday, May 4, 2026

6:30-7:30 pm

Otter Creek Elementary School

English and Spanish presentations will be available

Thursday, August 8, 2026

9-10 am & 6-7 pm

U-46 Welcome Center

Room 107A: English Presentation

Room 107B&C: Spanish Presentation

Program Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Dual Language Program Video Presentation

Additional Information

Kindergarten - First Grade Dual Language Satellite Feeder Pattern

Día de logros

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