North Clackamas
School District
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.
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
Elementary DLI Information
Inmersión Dual en los grados K - 5
- Aproximadamente 60% de la primera lengua de los estudiantes es el español y 40% de la primera lengua de los estudiantes es el inglés
- Hablantes nativos de inglés y hablantes nativos de español aprenden el uno del otro
- La instrucción está alineada con los Estándares Estatales Comunes (CCSS)
- Los estudiantes comienzan en el Kindergarten recibiendo 80% de la instrucción en español y 20% en inglés. Poco a poco, los estudiantes reciben más instrucción en inglés hasta que es aproximadamente 50% en español y 50% en inglés en 4º y 5º grado.
- Sólo se utiliza un idioma a la vez; no se traduce la instrucción.
- Instrucción formal empieza en español.
- El transporte en autobús es proporcionado a la escuela de inmersión dual asignada al estudiante.
Los beneficios de Inmersión Dual
- Desarrollo de lenguaje y alfabetización en español y inglés
- Aumento en el rendimiento académico
- Ambiente de aprendizaje inclusivo que celebra la diversidad y promueve la conciencia intercultural
Dual Language Immersion in Grades K-5
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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 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
Middle & High School DLI Program Information
Inmersión Dual en los grados 6 - 8
Los estudiantes de los Programas de Inmersión Dual tienen la opción de continuar sus estudios en español en la Escuela Secundaria Alder Creek y la Escuela Secundaria Rowe. Los estudiantes en el Programa de Inmersión Dual asisten 3 de 10 períodos de instrucción en español. Las clases que se ofrecen en español son Artes del Lenguaje y Estudios Sociales. Estas clases están alineadas con los estándares de contenido para el nivel de grado, mientras que mejora las habilidades de los estudiante a leer, escribir, y hablar en español. Se integran la cultura e historia de Latinos en la instrucción.
Los beneficios de Inmersión Dual en el nivel de escuela secundaria
- Desarrollo de lenguaje y alfabetización en español y inglés
- Aumento en el rendimiento académico
- Ambiente de aprendizaje inclusivo que celebra la diversidad y promueve la conciencia intercultural
- 1 crédito de idioma mundial en la escuela secundaria al completar con éxito el año completo del curso de Artes del Lenguaje Español de 8.º grado.
Dual Language Immersion in Grades 6-8
Students have the option to continue their studies in Spanish at Alder Creek School and Rowe Middle School. Students in the Dual Immersion Program attend 3 of 10 periods of instruction in Spanish. Classes offered in Spanish are Language Arts and Social Studies. These classes are aligned to the content standards for the grade level, while improving students' abilities to read, write, and speak in Spanish. Latino culture and history are integrated into instruction.
The benefits of Dual Immersion at the high school Level
- Language and literacy development in Spanish and English
- Increase in academic performance
- Inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes intercultural awareness
- 1 high school world language credit upon successful completion of full year of 8th grade Spanish Language Arts course.
Inmersión Dual en los grados 9-12
Los estudiantes del Programa de Inmersión Dual de la Escuela Secundaria Alder Creek tienen la opción de continuar sus estudios en español en la Escuela Preparatoria Rex Putnam. En este momento los estudiantes de 9º grado y 10º grado pueden tomar una clase avanzada de lectoescritura en español como parte del programa de Inmersión Dual. En 11º y 12º grado los estudiantes pueden participar en las clases de Bachillerato Internacional (IB) de Español como el idioma mundial.
Los beneficios de Inmersión Dual en al nivel de la escuela preparatoria
- Desarrollo de lenguaje y alfabetización en español y inglés
- Aumento en el rendimiento académico
- Ambiente de aprendizaje inclusivo que celebra la diversidad y promueve la conciencia intercultural
- Oportunidad de ganar el Sello de Oregon en Bi-alfabetismo cuando se gradúa
Dual Language Immersion in Grades 9-12
Students in the Alder Creek Middle School Dual Immersion Program have the option to continue their studies in Spanish at Rex Putnam High School. Currently 9th grade and 10th grade students can take an advanced Spanish literacy class as part of the Dual Immersion program. In grades 11 and 12, students can participate in International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish as a World Language classes.
The Benefits of Dual Immersion at the High School Level
- Language and literacy development in Spanish and English
- Increase in academic performance
- Inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes intercultural awareness
- Opportunity to earn the Oregon Seal in Bi-literacy when you graduate
Contacts
Dianna Ngai
Associate Director | Teaching, Learning and Professional Development
ngaid@nclack.k12.or.us
503-353-5367 ext. 35367
Laurie Meisner
Associate Director | Teaching, Learning and Professional Development
meisnerl@nclack.k12.or.us
503-353-5361 ext. 35361
Marissa Ching
Instructional Coach and Specialist| Dual Language Immersion
chingm@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.1911 ext 37312
Jen Martin
Instructional Coach| Dual Language Immersion
martinje@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.1911 ext 37769
Mayra Baires
Administrative Assistant | Federal Programs
bairesm@nclack.k12.or.us
503.353.6042 ext 36042