{"id":4018,"date":"2026-08-04T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lacasadeesperanza.org\/?page_id=4018"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:21:00","slug":"la-casa-de-esperanza-dual-language-program-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lacasadeesperanza.org\/es\/la-casa-de-esperanza-dual-language-program-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"La Casa de Esperanza Dual Language Program Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>80\/20 Dual Language Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our school is proud to offer an&nbsp;<strong>80\/20 Dual Language Program<\/strong>, designed to help students become&nbsp;<strong>bilingual, biliterate, academically successful, and culturally competent<\/strong>. Through instruction in both Spanish and English, students develop high levels of proficiency in two languages while mastering the same rigorous academic standards as their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our 80\/20 Model<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Dual Language Program begins in&nbsp;<strong>4K<\/strong>&nbsp;with an&nbsp;<strong>80\/20 language allocation model<\/strong>, where approximately&nbsp;<strong>80% of instruction is delivered in Spanish and 20% in English<\/strong>. As students&#8217; progress through the elementary grades, English instruction gradually increases until students receive approximately&nbsp;<strong>50% of instruction in each language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This research-based approach allows students to build a strong foundation in literacy and academic content in Spanish while steadily developing English language proficiency. Skills learned in one language transfer to the other, strengthening overall language development and academic achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Excellence Through Bilingualism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in our Dual Language Program receive instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies while developing proficiency in both Spanish and English. They engage with the same grade-level curriculum and high academic expectations as all students, with instruction intentionally designed to support learning in two languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our program is grounded in decades of educational research demonstrating that high-quality dual language education promotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High levels of academic achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bilingualism and biliteracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective communication in two languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural awareness and appreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College, career, and global readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to prepare students to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. By fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding, we empower students with the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome families to learn more about our Dual Language Program and invite prospective parents to visit our school to experience our classrooms and see bilingual learning in action.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>80\/20 Dual Language Program Our school is proud to offer an&nbsp;80\/20 Dual Language Program, designed to help students become&nbsp;bilingual, biliterate, academically successful, and culturally competent. Through instruction in both Spanish and English, students develop high levels of proficiency in two languages while mastering the same rigorous academic standards as their peers. 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