North Clackamas
School District
Dual Language Immersion
Learn More About the DLI Program
Kindergarten Dual Language Lottery Process
2026-2027 Registration and Lottery for incoming kindergarteners opens 1/30/26
The North Clackamas Dual Language Immersion Program is a lottery based admission for incoming kindergarten students. This school lottery system is a random selection process for determining which students will attend. The lottery system aims to give all applicants an equal chance of being admitted. A school lottery system only occurs when more students apply for admission than can be admitted.
Mission Statement
The goal of the North Clackamas School District Dual Language Immersion Program is to increase the academic achievement of English Learners while promoting multilingualism and affirming the diverse identities, languages, races, and cultural heritages of students and families in the North Clackamas community.
Dual Language Immersion Program Goals
The goals of dual language immersion programs are to develop bilingualism & biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural competencies for all students.
Dual Language Immersion in Grades K-5
- Approximately 60% of students’ first language is Spanish and 40% of students’ first language is English
- Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers learn from each other
- Instruction is aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Students begin in Kindergarten receiving 80% of instruction in Spanish and 20% in English. Gradually students receive more English instruction until it is approximately 50% Spanish and 50% English in 4th and 5th grade. - Only one language is used at a time; instruction is not translated.
- Formal literacy instruction begins in Spanish.
- Bus transportation is provided to students’ assigned to the Dual Language Immersion school.
The Benefits of Dual Language Immersion
- Development of Spanish and English language and literacy
- Increased academic achievement
- Inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes cross-cultural awareness
Dual Language Immersion Schools
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High School
Contacts
Mayra Baires
Administrative Assistant
Federal Programs
bairesm@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.6042 ext 36042
Administrative Assistant
Federal Programs
bairesm@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.6042 ext 36042