Dual Immersion is for English Learners Too
DLINC students represent a broad range of fluency. From first-time English and Spanish speakers to students looking to sharpen their skills in reading and writing, all of our TK-8 learners are reached through our innovative instruction model.
Supporting Spanish Fluency
Many DLINC families whose heritage language is Spanish enroll here because they want their children to continue to develop their Spanish skills while learning English. In a mainstream school, they may be able to continue speaking in Spanish but reading and writing will not be emphasized. At DLINC, our native Spanish speaking students graduate being able to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English – that’s a wonderful outcome!
Making English Learning Successful… and Fun
All DLINC Spanish heritage students participate in two kinds of English Language Development (ELD). We offer a set time for “Designated ELD” each day, in which students learn the mechanics of the English language. During lessons that are given in English throughout the day, these learners experience “Integrated ELD”, which teaches English with a special emphasis on vocabulary. Our teachers are trained in ELD strategies – something that mainstream schools don’t offer. They often incorporate movement with the language that kids are learning, and use Realia – a strategy that moves away from books and flashcards to use objects from real life to improve understanding of other cultures and language. Realia can incorporate classroom items like desks, chairs, or signs, or items brought from outside, like brochures, toys or souvenirs. These strategies make language learning engaging and fun for DLINC learners of all ages.
English Learners and their Families are Welcome Here
English language learners thrive in a supportive environment at DLINC. We are a small school where all students get to know and help each other. Inside our classrooms, English learners are fully integrated with Spanish learners, and those friendships extend to lunchtime, recess, sports and clubs. Outside on the playground, our students communicate mostly in English, which is a great opportunity for English learners to try out new skills. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in our classrooms, and we welcome Spanish speaking volunteers - they often jump in and help with language learning, and our teachers love having them here!
DLINC teaches language fluency to English and Spanish learners of all ages and abilities. Find out more and enroll in our TK-8 public tuition-free charter school today!
About Dual Language Immersion North County
Dual Language Immersion North County is an award-winning TK-8 tuition-free public charter school serving students in Vista, CA. DLINC prepares bilingual students for bright futures in a multilingual world through a safe, respectful and nurturing small charter school environment. We offer immersion education in Spanish and English and the support to ensure student success. We partner with community organizations to take learning out of the classroom, and encourage families to be closely involved in their students' learning. Join our TK-8 tuition-free public charter school today! Enrolling now.