Transitional Kindergarten

and
Dual Immersion Classes
 WHAT IS DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM?

Dual Language Immersion is a unique educational model

where children learn to think, read, write and communicate
naturally in two languages: English and Spanish. Native
Spanish and native

English speaking students study together, beginning in

transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, in this intensive
TK-5 program, to be biliterate in both languages.

The key to success is the long-term commitment. Students

must start the program in TK-Kindergarten, where 90% of
instruction and academic subjects are taught in Spanish
and 10% in English. By 4th -5th grades, 50% of instruction
is in Spanish and 50% in English.
 WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM GOALS?

the students first language and in a second

language.

Biliteracy: Perform at or above grade level in

academic areas in both languages.

Multiculturalism: Promote positive cross-

cultural attitudes, behaviors and high levels of
self-esteem.
 WHAT DO STUDENTS GAIN?

-A well-rounded biliterate education.

-Respect and appreciation for diversity.

-Strong confidence in who they are and what they areand

what they want in life.

-Lifelong relationships with families and friend through

preservation of language and culture.

_Marketable skills for a global economy.

-Attention from colleges and universities, which value the

biliterate student as highly motivated and skilled.
By the of six, children have usually
mastered most of the basic
vocabulary and grammar of their
first language
 Theorist: Erik Erikson
(Stages of Psychosocial Develop.)
Ages 3-6
Stages of Autonomy vs. Shame and
Doubt
(The act of being independent without
suffering the feeling of shame

Stages of Initiative vs. Guilt

(Ability to act on your own without the
feeling of guilt)
 Theorist: Abraham Maslow
By the age of six, children have usually
mastered most of the basic vocabulary
and grammar of their first language.

Children in this program (TK) will develop

a second language acquisition, and will
feel respected and appreciated by
preserving their home language and
culture.
 Theorist: Lev Vygotsky
Working Together: Team Work

Observation: Better than test scores

Interaction: Necessary for cognitive

development

The Whole Child: He believed that

learning happens in every moment.
 TK PROGRAM REQUIREMETS
-Ifyour Child is turning (5) five years old
between September 2 and December 2,
2015. He/She will be eligible for a
Transitional Kindergarten program.

Original Birth Certificate: Hospital Record,

Baptismal Los Angeles County
Registrar/Vital Records Department
verifying date of birth and parents names.

Two Proofs of Address (from the following

list under the parents/guardians names)
 TK Requirements (Cont.)

Utility bill ONLY from the electricity, gas,

water or trash

Current State issued Identification card or

Drivers License with CURRENT Address

Mortgage Bill/Escrow Papers

Property tax receipt or bill

 TK Requirments (Cont.)
Letter from a governmental agency
(DPSS, DCS, State of CA, etc.. The
envelope must be postmarked within the
last 30 days)

Rental agreement with property owner or

agents signature (notarized or verified
under penalty of perjury)

Parents/Tutors Photo ID for Verification

 TK Requirements (Cont.)
A Dental Exam

A Physical (CHDP) Exam

Immunization Record (DPT), Polio,

Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR),
Hepatitis B, and Varicella
(Chickenpox)
 Interviews of Future TK parents
Questionaires:
1. How old is your child?
2. When is her/his birthday?
3. Was any information given to you
about the TK program?
4. What are your concerns about the
TK program?
5. What is your primary /home
language?
Interviews of Future TK parents
(Cont.)
-6 Do you feel your child will not be
academically challenged?
-7 Do you feel your child social
development skills will be affected?
 Interviewee #1
(Dyanara Lopez)
1. She is 4

2. In March, the teacher informed me

3. No

4. My child will get bored and will have behavior problems

5. Spankish

6. No, he wont be because he will not learn anything new

7. Yes those children will be immature and she will not get along
with them.

8. No, I have no idea

 Interviewee #2
(Rose Rodriguez)
1. 4
2. In March
3. I heard some information from
other parents
4. I dont want my child to lose the
English vocabulary. I dont want my
child to be behind.
5. English
6. No, not in this program where on
 Interviewee #2
(Continuation)
6.Where only 10% of the learning
will be in English and 90% will be in
Spanish
7. Yes, totally, he does not speak
any English
 Interviewee #3
(Vishva Ahir)
1. 4 years old
2. In March
3. From my sister-in-law
4. My family is all from India, we do
not speak any Spanish
5. Hindu
6. Yes, my child will be highly
challenged, she will fall behind
 Interviewee #3
(Continuation)
Plus how are we suppose to help her
with her homework, as it is we
barely speak English
7. Yes, most definitely so. What do
I have to do. I wish to complain
about it. I am 100% in disapproval
of this program
 Conclusion
Parents are realizing that their
choices have been taken away from
them based on somebody elses
developmental theory on what
month their child was born in.
Parents are being forced to enrolled
in a program that they are not
requesting and are very dissapointed
about it.
 Conclusion (Cont.)
They are gathering to take this issue
to the board of Education as they
feel their rights have been taken
away from them affirming that they
live in the U.S. where English should
be the number 1 priority and main
language. The students should have
a 90% instruction in the English
language and 10% in Spanish or any
other foreign language.