Dual Language Program Overview

The video discusses a dual language program at East Lake Elementary School, where students spend half their day learning in Spanish and the other half in English. The program aims to promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism. Students benefit from language exchange, boosting their confidence and academic levels. The program has been successful and is expanding to more schools. Principal Hennessey is also learning Spanish to support the initiative. Information sessions are available for interested parents.

What are the main goals of the dual language program at East Lake Elementary?

• To focus solely on science and math

• To teach students only in English

• To eliminate Spanish from the curriculum

• To promote bilingual and bicultural education

How is the school day divided for students in the dual language program?

• All subjects are taught in English

• All subjects are taught in Spanish

• Half the day is in Spanish, and half in English

• Students choose their preferred language for all subjects

What is a key benefit of mixing English and Spanish-speaking students in the classroom?

• It creates competition between students

• It allows students to learn from each other

• It focuses only on English language skills

• It reduces the need for teachers

How does the dual language program impact students' academic levels?

• It only improves their language skills

• It decreases their academic performance

• It has no effect on academic levels

• It significantly increases their academic levels

What is Principal Hennessey's goal for East Lake Elementary?

• To reduce the number of students in the program

• To focus only on English education

• To make it a model school for multicultural education

• To eliminate the dual language program

How long has the dual language program been running at East Lake Elementary?

• Three years

• Two years

• Four years

• One year

How many schools in Osceola County currently have the dual language program?

• Twelve schools

• Ten schools

• Seven schools

• Five schools

What is the next step for the dual language program in terms of expansion?

• It will be reduced to fewer schools

• It will expand to Lakeview Elementary and Celebration

• It will remain the same

• It will be discontinued

How many spots are available in each school for the dual language program?

• 30 spots

• 35 spots

• 42 spots

• 50 spots

When will the information sessions for the dual language program be held?

• In January and February

• In March and April

• In April and May

• In June and July