What types of Dual Language Education Programs are available and who is eligible?
LANGUAGE DESIGNATIONS: English Learner (EL), English Only (EO), Standard English Learner (SEL), Initial Fluent English Proficient (IFEP), Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)
Dual Language Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Program: Classroom Composition
The Dual Language Education 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).
- Grades TK, 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 — English Learners (ELs) who speak the target language of the program are eligible to participate.
- Grades 2 -12 — English Speakers (EO, IFEP,SEL and RFEP) may enter the program if their target language performance is on par with peers who are already in the program. To determine eligibility, a target language assessment will be administered to students who have not previously participated in a Dual Language Education Program.
- By the application deadline, if there are fewer than 50 percent of English Learners 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.
*Target language verification may be required for students who are new to L.A. Unified. Program eligibility will be determined by the school site.
1/2 the class
English Learners Who Speak the
Program’s Target Language
1/2 the class
English Speakers
One-Way Immersion Program (OWI): 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 TK, 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. Unified. Program eligibility will be determined by the school site.
The whole class
English Learners Who Speak the
Program’s Target Language
NOTE: Reseda Charter High School offers a Spanish One-Way (OWI) Immersion 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 of the Choices brochure
World Language Immersion Program (WLI): 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 TK, K, and 1 — English Speakers (EO, IFEP, SEL,RFEP) are eligible to participate.
- Grades 2-12 — English Speakers (EO, IFEP,SEL, RFEP) may enter the program if their target language performance is on par with students who are already in the program. To determine eligibility, a target language assessment will be administered by the school to students who have not previously participated in a Dual Language Education Program.
Most of the class
English Speakers
A few (by parent request)
English Speakers