Dual Language

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Dual Language Programming In Jeffco

Dual Language education in Jeffco is designed to promote reading, writing and learning in Spanish and English in all subject areas. Over 1,200 students from preschool through High School receive Dual Language instruction. 

Goals of Jeffco Dual Language Programming

  • Students will achieve at high academic levels across all content areas in both Spanish and English.
  • Students will develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English, and will use what they have learned in both languages to succeed academically and socially.
  • Students will demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors.

Benefits of Dual Language programming

Dual Language education has significant cognitive, cultural and academic benefits for students, including enhanced job opportunities and communication skills.

  • Students in Dual Language programs develop academic and linguistic proficiency in two languages.
  • Dual Language programming supports the appreciation and understanding of different cultures and perspectives, fostering empathy and tolerance.
  • Early exposure to two or more languages has a positive impact on multiple aspects of a child’s development: linguistic, cognitive and reading. 
  • Dual Language programming supports students on the path to receiving the Seal of Biliteracy.

Dual Language Preschool Programming

One-Way Preschool Programming

Designed for students who come to school with a Spanish language background.

Instruction occurs 90% in Spanish and 10% in English.

Schools that offer One-Way Dual Language preschool programming:
Two-Way Preschool Programming

Designed for students of all language backgrounds. 

Special attention is given to have a balance of students with a Spanish language background and those with English or other language backgrounds.

Instruction occurs 90% in Spanish and 10% in English.

Schools that offer Two-Way Dual Language preschool programming:

Dual Language Elementary and K-8 Programming

One-Way Elementary Programming

Designed for students who come to school with a Spanish language background.

Instruction begins with 80% of instruction in Spanish and 20% in English in Kindergarten.

Instruction gradually includes more English instruction, and by 3rd grade, students receive 50% of their instruction in Spanish and 50% of their instruction in English. This 50% Spanish/ 50% English instruction continues through the end of elementary.

Schools that offer One-Way Dual Language elementary programming:
Two-Way Elementary and K-8 Programming

Designed for students of all language backgrounds. 

Special attention is given to have a balance of students with a Spanish language background and those with English or other language backgrounds.

Instruction in Two-Way Dual Language classrooms includes 50% of instruction in Spanish and 50% of instruction in English in all grades, kindergarten–6 or kindergarten–8.

Schools that offer Two-Way Dual Language elementary and K-8 programming:


Dual Language Secondary Courses

Several secondary schools in Jeffco offer Dual Language courses.  This includes Spanish Language Arts and Spanish for Heritage Speakers courses. In addition, some schools also offer courses instructed in Spanish such as math, science, social studies and electives.

Secondary schools that offer Dual Language courses include:

Please contact your school to check the Dual Language offerings.

Enroll Now

To enroll your student in a Dual Language Program, complete the enrollment process through EnrollJeffco and contact your school.

To learn more about the schools that offer Dual Language programming, visit SchoolFinder.

Contact Us

For more information about Jeffco's Dual Language programs, please call 303-982-6644 or reach out to:

 

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