What Dual Language Education Master Plan Programs are available and who is eligible?
The district offers three Dual Language Education master plan programs, each designed to support diverse language learners from
the following language designations: English Learners (ELs), English Only (EO), Standard English Learners (SEL), Initially Fluent English
Proficient (IFEP) Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP). DLE programs are available for families new to the country (International
Newcomers) who speak the target of the DLE program.
Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Program: Classroom Composition
The Dual Language Two-Way Immersion program is designed to provide students the opportunity to receive grade-level standards-based content in English and in a language other than English (target language). This program is designed for both English Learners (ELs) as well as English Speakers (EO, IFEP, SEL, and RFEP). This “two-way” composition allows students to serve as models for each other
as they strengthen their English and target language skills.
- Grades UTK, K, and 1 — English Learners (ELs) who speak the target language of the program and English Speakers (EO, IFEP,SEL,RFEP) are eligible to participate.
- Grades 2 -12 — Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) who speak the target language of the program are eligible to participate. English Speakers (EO, IFEP, SEL, RFEP) who have previously participated in a DLE program of the same target language are eligible.
*Target language verification may be required for students who are new to L.A.U.S.D. and program eligibility will be determined
by the school site. Some schools may use a diagnostic to support the instructional needs of new DLE students.
By the application deadline, if there are fewer than 50 percent of English Learners (ELs) or English Speakers to create a balanced
classroom composition, the ratio of assignment will be composed of up to 2/3 from either language group.
1/2 the class
Emergent Bilinguals Who Speak
the Program’s Target Language
1/2 the class
English Speakers
One-Way Immersion Program (OWI) Program: Classroom Composition
The Dual Language One-Way Immersion program is designed to provide English Learners (ELs) the opportunity to receive grade-level standards based content in English and in a language other than English (target language). This “one-way” composition allows ELs to learn alongside peers
of the same home language to further develop their English and target language skills while receiving appropriate supports to strengthen their
English language development.
- Grades UTK, K, and 1 — English Learners (ELs) who speak the target language of the program are eligible to participate.
- Grades 2 -12 — English Learners (ELs) who speak the target language of the program are eligible to participate.
*Target language verification may be required for students who are new to L.A.U.S.D. and program eligibility will be determined
by the school site. Some schools may use a diagnostic to support the instructional needs of new DLE students.
The whole class
Emergent Bilinguals Who Speak
the Program’s Target Language
NOTE: Reseda Charter High School offers a Spanish One-Way Immersion (OWI) Program. Student selection, placement and enrollment must be
conducted in accordance with State and District legal requirements established for charter schools. If a student is selected for Reseda Charter
High School and meets the dual language and Affiliated Charter eligibility, this student must be accommodated in the International Center for
Dual Language program. To apply to Reseda Charter’s OWI program or learn more about Affiliated Charter enrollment procedures, please refer
to the
Affiliated Charter Schools section.
World Language Immersion (WLI) Program: Classroom Composition
The World Language Immersion program is designed to provide English-speaking and English Learner students the opportunity to receive
grade-level standards-based content in English and in a language in addition to English (target language) beginning at an early age.
- Grades UTK, K, and 1 — English Speakers (EO, IFEP, SEL,RFEP) and English Learners (ELs) are eligible to participate.
- Grades 2-12 — English Learners (ELs) who speak the target language of the program are eligible to participate. English Speakers (EO,
IFEP, SEL, RFEP) who have previously participated in a DLE program of the same target language are eligible.
*Target language verification may be required for students who are new to L.A.U.S.D and program eligibility will be determined
by the school site. Some schools may use a diagnostic to support the instructional needs of new DLE students.
Most of the class
English Speakers
A few (by parent request)
Emergent Bilinguals