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Programa Bilingüe / Dual Language Program

Dual Language integrates native English and Spanish speakers, promoting academic achievement, language development, and cross-cultural understanding. Subjects are taught in both languages, helping students maintain their first language while acquiring a second language.
Participating Schools: Emerson Elementary, Silver Lake Elementary

El modelo de Lenguaje Dual integra a hablantes nativos de inglés y español, promoviendo el logro académico, el desarrollo de idiomas y la comprensión intercultural. Las asignaturas se enseñan en ambos idiomas, ayudando a los estudiantes a mantener su primer idioma mientras adquieren un segundo idioma.
Escuelas Participantes : Emerson Elementary, Silver Lake Elementary.

Benefits of being Bilingual:

  • Has research-based cognitive and academic advantages
  • Improves understanding of one’s native language
  • Enriches and enhances intellectual development
  • Opens doors to other cultures and fosters an understanding and appreciation for multicultural diversity
  • Encourages analytic and creative thinking
  • Develops higher order thinking skills Increases career opportunities
CONTACT INFORMATION
 
   Dual Language Program
 
  425-385-4283
 
 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

Language Allocation Update!

  • Beginning in 2026–27, the program will implement updated language allocations in grades 1–4, maintaining strong Spanish development alongside earlier and more consistent English instruction.
  • Aligned with proven Dual Language models: These adjustments continue to align with the standard 90/10 Dual Language model, providing students with earlier and more consistent English literacy instruction while continuing to strongly develop Spanish language skills. This approach supports multilingual learners and strengthens the path toward full bilingualism and biliteracy.
  • Informed by years of collaboration and feedback: This change reflects several years of program review and input from grade-level teams, school leaders, Dual Language stakeholders, and staff, who identified a need for earlier and more consistent English instruction to better support literacy development.
Current (2025-26) → New! (2026-27)

 K: 90/10 → 90/10

 1st: 90/10 → 80/20

 2nd: 80/20 → 70/30

 3rd: 70/30 →  60/40

 4th: 60/40 →  50/50

 5th: 50/50  → 50/50