District 41 Dual Language Program

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Here are the Dual Language Application forms in English and en Espanol. 

Dual Language Resources

Mission
We prepare students for an expanding global environment by accelerating academic excellence through the teaching of two languages. We foster the appreciation and understanding of multiculturalism.

Vision
Students in the Dual Language Program will be bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. Students will exhibit high academic achievement in the content areas in both languages.

Goals
Students will:

• Develop high levels of language proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Academic performance for both student groups will be at or above grade level.
• Demonstrate positive cross cultural attitudes and behavior. 
• Fifth and eighth grade dual language students are assessed with a standardized language assessment. The assessment is called STAMP. Students are assessed with STAMP in Spanish to gauge where they are on their path toward earning the Seal of Biliteracy. For more information about the STAMP test, please view the English or Spanish video below.

Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy

If I have additional questions, who can I contact?
You can contact Geri Adkins at the Central Services Office at 630.534.7340 or by email at gadkins@d41.org.