Two-Way Spanish Immersion
Dual Language Immersion Two-Way Program Information Session
Families in the Lake Highlands learning community are invited to learn about the RISD Dual Language Immersion Two-Way Program to be offered at the Stults Road Elementary campus for Pre-K and kindergarten students in the fall 2023.
The session will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria and cover program details with information about pilot program qualifications, timeline, and selection process. Spanish interpretation services will be available.
The session will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria and cover program details with information about pilot program qualifications, timeline, and selection process. Spanish interpretation services will be available.
Program Overview
Distinct from One-Way Dual Language, students in this enrichment program are composed of an equal number of native speakers of Spanish and native Speakers of English. Both student groups have the opportunity to become bi-literate, bilingual, and bicultural scholars. Instruction is provided in English and Spanish and language learning is integrated with content instruction as they progress through elementary years. It is important to note that in order to offer a full immersion experience, English speaking students will receive literacy instruction in Spanish in the early elementary grades. A commitment of minimum 5 years is required for students/families to take part in this innovative language acquisition program.
Anticipated Program Implementation Rollout Timeline at Stults Road
- 2023-24: Pre-Kinder and Kinder Only
- 2024-25: Pre-Kinder, Kinder and First Grade
- 2025-26: Pre-Kinder, Kinder, First, and Second Grade
- 2026-27: Pre-Kinder, Kinder, First, Second, and Third Grade
- 2027-28: Pre-Kinder, Kinder, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Grade
- 2028-29: Pre-Kinder, Kinder, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
If you are interested in enrolling in the Two-Way Dual Language Program at Stults Road Elementary in the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the interest form below and return by April 1.
Who is eligible to enroll in Two-Way Dual Language in 2024?
- Students in elementary grades Pre-K, K and 1.
- Students whose primary/first language is Spanish per home language survey completed when first enrolled in school.
- Students who qualify as Emergent Bilingual per language proficiency test taken when first enrolled in school.
- Students whose primary/first language is English and commit to program participation requirements.
- Students will be selected via lottery.
- Priority will be given to students with siblings in the current program or students residing in the Dual Language Two-Way Campus attendance zone.
- Transportation will not be provided for students if they reside out of the attendance zone.
Dual Language Immersion Two-Way Instructional Framework
- A True Spanish Immersion Experience!
- All students will learn to read in Spanish first.
- SLD (Spanish Language Development) & ELD (English Language Development) to meet the linguistic needs of both student groups.
- Content instruction provided in both English & Spanish 80/20 Model in early grades – 50/50 by 3rd grade.