Alternative course of study (Alternative Bilingual Education) contains classes where English learners are taught English and other subjects through bilingual education techniques. DLI is for both English learners and native English speakers with the intent to develop two languages, English and a second or target language in this case Spanish.

DLI class sizes will be the same as other classes at the same grade level.

Students in DLI will progress as a cohort (group) through elementary and into middle and high school. 

DLI will be offered to all incoming kindergarten students. Parents who are interested in the program are encouraged to apply.          

The program will only start with kindergarten students. We are looking into the possibility of offering DLI Transitional Kindergarten in the future.

Head Start is its own agency; parents are encouraged to inquire with Head Start administration.

Transfer requests for students outside of the DLI program will be determined on space availability at the specific grade/school.

The high schools that will offer DLI have not been determined. 

Parents can do an internet search on any school’s School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for achievement information.  Additionally, we encourage you to meet with the school principal for specific school information.

Teachers for this program will be chosen based on specific requirements two of which are required credentials and knowledge of academic English and Spanish.

A parent consultation is a one-on-one appointment with a staff member from the district. This is an opportunity for parents to have any remaining questions answered. Additionally, during this time your child will be screened for language proficiency.

Yes.  By state regulations, English learners must meet reclassification criteria to be reclassified from English learner status regardless of program placement.