DLI

What is Dual Language Immersion?
Dual language Immersion (DLI) is a unique approach to bilingual education. Students learn academic content: math, science, social studies, and literacy in both Spanish and English.  The DLI Program at Cardinal Valley Elementary follows a 50/50 model: 50% of the time in English and 50% in Spanish. The Dual Language Program is 50% of the school population. 

Goals of Dual Language Immersion

• Become bilingual and biliterate with high levels of proficiency in both languages.
• Perform at or above grade level in academic areas in both languages.
• Develop positive cross-cultural attitudes and global understanding.

Benefits of a DLI Education 

• Bilingual Proficiency: Heritage/ Native students gain fluency in both Spanish and English, fostering a deeper understanding of their culture while developing essential language skills.
• Cultural Preservation: Students maintain their cultural identity and connections to their heritage while embracing diversity in an educational setting.
• Cognitive Benefits: Bilingualism enhances problem-solving, creativity, and executive function, giving heritage/native students a cognitive edge that extends beyond language acquisition.
• Global Opportunities: Proficiency in multiple languages opens doors to academic, professional, and personal opportunities worldwide, providing heritage/ native students with valuable skills for success in an interconnected world.

Who can participate?

The Cardinal Valley DLI program is for students with Spanish as their home language. 
Parents seeking to enroll their children in dual language immersion program must meet specific requirements depending on the grade level. 

Program Entry

The Cardinal Valley DLI program is for students with Spanish as their home language. Parents seeking to enroll their children in the dual language immersion program must meet specific requirements depending on the grade level. 

Kindergarten and 1st Grade:

• Complete interest form

• Enrollment is first come first serve. Subject to space availability

2nd to 5th Grade:

• Meet benchmark levels on a Spanish literacy assessment

• Enrollment subject to space availability

For more information about the DLI Program, visit www. fcps.net/DLI or contact Cardinal Valley at 859-422-3340

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