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Dual Language Immersion

Learn More About the DLI Program

Kindergarten Dual Language Lottery Process

2025-2026 Registration and Lottery for incoming kindergarteners opens 1/31/25

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. 

REGISTER FOR THE Kindergarten DLI LOTTERY HERE

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

Contacts

Mayra Baires
Administrative Assistant | Federal Programs 
bairesm@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.6042 ext 36042
 
Marissa Ching
Instructional Coach and Specialist| Dual Language Immersion 
chingm@nclack.k12.or.us
 
Laura Gumbart 
Administrative Assistant | Enrollment 
503-353-6040 ext 36040