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Integrating Multilingual Learners into Dual Language Immersion Programs

TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Assistant Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Kaye Rizzuto, Consultant in Teaching and Learning


All schools are getting more ML students registering. If the school is a DLI school and the students speak the language at the school here are some things we can do:

  • If there is available space in upper grades, heritage speakers of the program language may be added to the DLI program.
  • If unsure about a student's language ability, teachers can assess informally or use the AAPPL test. Students from countries speaking the program language can join the DLI program if there's space, regardless of reading and writing skills.
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