Dual Language Immersion
- Chandler Unified School District
- Dual Language Immersion Overview
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Welcome to Dual Language Immersion!
Chandler Unified School District is proud to offer a dual language immersion (DLI) program in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Our program of choice is currently offered at four elementary schools and two junior high schools. We implement a 50/50 research-based model in elementary schools, a 70/30 model in middle/junior high schools and a world languages continuation in high school. Students have the opportunity to start at an early age learning a new language while learning grade level content.
CUSD Program Goals
Students participating in the program will become bilingual, bi-literate, develop cultural awareness, and global citizenship skills.
CUSD Dual Language Immersion Pathway
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Dual Language Immersion Continuum: Spanish
Dual Language Immersion Continuum:
Spanish (ACCESSIBLE format) -
Dual Language Immersion Continuum: Mandarin
Dual Language Immersion Continuum:
Mandarin (ACCESSIBLE format)
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Contact Information
Eliane Lopez Doty
PreK - 12
Language Acquisition Academic Coach
Patricia Fernandez
PreK - 12
Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Dual Language Immersion Sites
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Elementary
Bologna Elementary School - K - 3 (Up to 6th grade by 2026-2027)
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - PreK - 6
Chandler Traditional Academy - Freedom Campus - PreK - 1 (Up to 6th grade by 2028-2029)Middle School
Arizona College Prep Middle School - 7 - 8
Mandarin Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Elementary
Tarwater Elementary School - PreK - 6
Junior High School