ABOUT DUAL LANGUAGE

Two-Way Dual Language Program Applications must be turned in, by parent(s)/guardian(s), to
AISD Student Services Office, Building A (on the 2nd floor)
Address: , 1111 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 414-1726


Our Vision/Program Goals

  1. Students will develop a high linguistic proficiency in two languages.
  2. Students will develop a high academic proficiency in two languages.
  3. Students will develop positive cross-cultural attitudes.
  4. Students will participate in a rigorous academic program that accelerates their learning

Our Mission
Austin ISD Dual Language students will develop a high academic and linguistic proficiency in two languages by participating in a rigorous academic program that enhances the development of bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy so that students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy.

Program Models
One-Way Dual Language supports “one language” groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural , and biliterate. For example, students whose primary language is Spanish would learn in English and Spanish.

Two-Way Dual Language supports “two language” groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate. For example, an equal number of Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students would learn in both languages.

AISD Dual Language Instructional Model
The Dual Language Instructional Model will be implemented in both the OneWay and Two-Way Dual Language classrooms.

  • Reading and Language Arts
    • Pre-K, K and grade 1 – In native language only
    • Grades 2 through 5 – In both languages
    • Mathematics
      • Pre-K through grade 5 – In English
    • Science & Social Studies
      • Pre-K through grade 5 – in Spanish