Appendix A: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Admission Requirements

In order to maintain the integrity of the instructional model, the Dual Language Immersion Program admission will be subject to the following criteria.

Students are enrolled annually on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Enrolling Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students in AESD may apply.
2. Students may enroll in the program at the Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten level. Students wishing to enroll in the program after Kindergarten may be admitted at any grade level based on proficiency levels in both English and partner language and space availability. 
3. Siblings of children already enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program will receive first priority for placement. 
4. Once enrolled in the program, students automatically progress to the next grade level in the program unless disenrolled by parent. 
5. Exiting of a student will be done in consultation with the school principal, Dual Language Immersion teachers, and parents.
6. Program participants and their families are expected to commit to the Dual Language Immersion Program through sixth grade. This duration of enrollment ensures full development of both Spanish and English language skills. 

Dual Language Immersion Admission Process

1. Students enroll at home school.
2. Apply for district transfer prior to deadlines as district policy.
3. Parents interested in the Dual Language Immersion Program may contact the office of any of our 24 schools.
4. Parents attend informal meeting held at the district.
5. Parents complete intent to register form.
6. Parents attend mandatory meeting.
7. Parents are notified of student’s acceptance and school placement.