SEARCHEnglish Learner Programs
SLUSD offers Language services in all classes TK-12th grade. Click here for more information about our specific English Learner programs.
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program
The Spanish DLI program is offered at Washington, Jefferson, and Halkin elementary schools. Enrollment is based on district approval via an application process. Bilingual students, English learners, or English proficient may participate in the DLI program. This program offers instructional time in both English and Spanish according to the district language allocation percentages. Students entering 1st grade and up should have already received instruction in a Dual Language setting to participate in the DLI Program.
To apply to the Dual Language Immersion Program, you must apply (link below) AND follow district procedures for intra/inter district transfers on our website. Placement into the DLI Program is not finalized until enrollment is complete.
Please note that applications will be placed on a first come first serve basis. Enroll by April 1st to secure a seat at your home school.
Online fillable Spanish Dual Language Immersion Application – English/Spanish –Entering Kindergarten
Mandarin Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program
The Mandarin DLI program is offered at Madison Elementary school. Enrollment is based on district approval via an application process. Bilingual students, English learners, or English proficient may participate in the DLI program. This program offers instructional time in both English and Mandarin according to the district language allocation percentages.
To apply for the Mandarin DLI Program at Madison Elementary, you must submit this application (click on the application link below) AND follow district procedures for intra/inter district transfers on our website. Placement into the DLI Program is not finalized until enrollment is complete.
Please note that applications will be placed on a first come first serve basis. Enroll by April 1st to secure a seat at your home school.
Online Fillable Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Application – English/Mandarin – Entering Kindergarten
Now offering Spanish Dual Language Immersion in Transitional Kindergarten at Halkin and Jefferson Elementary Schools.
To apply to the Transitional Kindergarten DLI Program you must apply (link below) AND follow district procedures for intra/inter district transfers on our website. Placement into the DLI Program is not finalized until enrollment is complete.
Please note that applications will be placed on a first come first serve basis. Enroll by April 1st to secure a seat at your home school.
Online fillable Spanish Dual Language Immersion Application Transitional Kindergarten – English/Spanish – Entering Transitional Kindergarten
Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Transitional Kindergarten at Madison Elementary School Interest Application.
To apply to the Transitional Kindergarten DLI Program you must apply (link below) AND follow district procedures for intra/inter district transfers on our website. Placement into the DLI Program is not finalized until enrollment is complete.
Please note that applications will be placed on a first come first serve basis. Enroll by April 1st to secure a seat at your home school.
Online fillable Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Interest Application Transitional Kindergarten – English/Mandarin – Entering Transitional Kindergarten
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten age requirements:
To enter Kindergarten the student must turn 5 on or before September 1st of the new school year.
To enter Transitional Kindergarten the student must turn 4 on or before September 1st of the new school year.