Two-Way Dual Language

The Dual Language Classroom

Students are grouped in Bilingual Pairs in order to learn from each other’s language strengths. The pairs work together at designated times to better understand content lessons, learning stations, and/or research centers. These partnerships foster accountability, collaboration, and empathy in our students.

Students in our program apply their language learning in a child-centered environment that fosters global leadership skills through technology, creativity, and critical thinking. It is through this experience that students are truly able to demonstrate mastery of learning.

This program is for students who:

• speak Spanish as their home language
• speak English as their home language 
• speak languages other than English as their home language

How Does the Two-Way Dual Language Program Work?

What are the Benefits of the Two-Way Dual Language Program?

Dallas ISD offers a Dual Language Program for secondary students in the following schools:

Our program aims to educate bicultural, bilingual students with strong oral and writing skills in Spanish and English.

Dallas ISD’s top-notch nationally recognized Dual Language program gives your child an opportunity to learn how to speak, write, read, listen, and think in both Spanish and English. Gaining this skill set prepares students for greater career and professional options, as well as gives them a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

In the Dual Language classroom, instruction is provided in Spanish and English. Students also learn and grow by interacting with their peers whose first language is Spanish and/or English.

Dual Language students in our Secondary Dual Language program must successfully complete two Dual Language courses per year. This includes one core content course and one Spanish LOTE course. All Dual Language courses are taught in Spanish.

*DL: Dual Language Course | H: Honors Course | AP: Advanced Placement Course