SANTILLANA USA - SUSA Dual Language Instructional Resources Brochure

• Integrates language and culture. • Provides age-appropriate differentiated instruction that is scaffolded at different levels of language proficiency. • Incorporates technology as part of the integration of skills in both languages. • Exposes students to authentic texts and materials. ONE-WAY DUAL LANGUAGE: ENGLISH STUDENTS One-way: English Student programs consist of entire classrooms of students with an English-speaking background. Goals of the Program Needs of Students in ONE-WAY: English STUDENT Programs Benefits of the Program Like all dual language programs, the main goal is for students to acquire language proficiency and academic success in English and Spanish (or other target language) through content and culture. Language proficiency: At the end of elementary school, students will be able to listen, speak, read, write in both Spanish and English. Academic acheivement: In addition to their language abilities, students will be able to show mastery in all academic content subject areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) in both languages. Depending on the program model, this can also include Art, Music, and other subjects. • Listening and speaking in Spanish • Literacy and Language Arts in Spanish and English • Content subject area instruction in Spanish and English