SDUSD
Dual Language Digital Handbook
The following resources have been compiled to support Dual Language schools. Please review any and all links/materials prior to use, to ensure support for staff/families in your program.
For questions please contact the department at:
med@sandi.net
Mission and Vision
Global California 2030
Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s “Global California 2030,” a bold initiative to vastly expand the teaching and learning of world languages and the number of students proficient in more than one language over the next 8 years. English and Spanish copy available.
Click on the section to access resources specific to that topic.
Veronika Lopez-Mendez
Director
Vlopez-mendez@sandi.net
Nuri Vargas
Dual Language Resource Teacher
Meet the Team
Sylvia P Ulloa
Program Manager
sporras@sandi.net
Alejandra Gomez
Dual Language Resource Teacher
Martha Osuna-Jacinto
Secondary Instructional Coordinator
mosuna@sandi.net
Cristina Cordova
Dual Language Resource Teacher
Program Options
SDUSD Dual Schools
Program Options
Enrollment Options
Dual Language Program Request Options
Sample Acceptance Letters
Enrollment Clerks
Enrollment Considerations
Considerations for site enrollment teams to reflect on, discuss, and refine their Dual Language enrollment process.
Program Resources
Promoting Your Program
Sample Presentations
Sample Brochures
Spanish
Committment Letters
English
English
Spanish
Program Resources
Language Allocation
Samples
50/50
80/20
90/10
Program Resources
Recommended Dual Language Assessments
Program Resources
California Spanish Assessment
Program Resources
Planning for Strategic and Sustainable Dual Language Programs
A tool to support a school’s plan to design or strengthen a dual language program
Program Resources
Research
Chapter 3, Improving Education for Multilingual and English Learner Students
This chapter answers many of the questions educators have on dual language programs; Why has this shift occurred? What are multilingual programs? What are Dual Language programs? What are the most effective pedagogical approaches for biliteracy development? What do teachers and administrators need to know in order to ensure quality programs?
Program Resources
Research
Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education,
Third Edition
Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education has been updated to reflect new knowledge, practices, and policies in the arena of dual language education. The third edition of this widely used resource is designed to serve as an effective tool for planning, self-reflection, and continual improvement.
Seal of Biliteracy Information
Dual Language and World Language K-12 Pathways
Recommended Dual Language and World Language Middle School Pathways
Biliteracy Pathway Awards
LOTE Languages Other Than English Assessment
Get in touch with us.
Mailing Address
4100 Normal Street Room 2009
San Diego, Ca 92103
Email Addresses
Vlopez-mendez@sandi.net
Sporras@sandi.net
Mosuna@sandi.net
Phone Number
(619) 725-7264
Contact us
@sdusdmed