Having launched in 2024 at Central Elementary, J.C. Sawyer Elementary, and Northside Elementary, our Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program (DLI) has quickly become a premier educational experience for our students. 

Beginning in kindergarten, students are immersed in Spanish for a significant portion of their school day, learning core subjects like math, science, and social studies in Spanish. This approach not only helps students develop fluency in Spanish but also enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. As students progress, they maintain strong academic performance in both Spanish and English, ultimately gaining proficiency in both languages. The program also fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, preparing students to thrive in diverse environments. By participating in this program, students gain a lifelong advantage in career opportunities, global communication, and personal growth.

The benefits of being bilingual include:

• Enhanced cognitive development, problem-solving, and academic performance.
• Easier time with skills like using logic, focusing, remembering, and decision making.
• Greater cultural awareness and social skills
• More career opportunities and higher salaries as adults
• A nimbler brain that is less susceptible to dementia later in life

DLI is just the start of a K-12 language pathway in ECPPS. In middle school, DLI will continue along with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program. In high school, students can apply to join the IB diploma program and enventually graduate from high school with an internationally recognized diploma. 

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