FAQ

While we have not yet hired a teacher for the Spanish world, we are receiving resumes and cover letters from interested candidates and are reviewing them in an effort to find the best fit for our school and our students.
 * Who is the Spanish World teacher?**

A vast majority of DL programs use Spanish as the second language, but examples within NC and USA include French, Chinese, and Japanese. DL research data includes all programs and languages.
 * What second language is the research based on and what are the second languages in other dual language programs?**

Yes. Students who qualify for ESL (English as a Second Language) services would receive those services regardless of participation in the dual language program. They would receive the same services as other children who are not in the DL program.
 * Will ESL services continue for those students who qualify?**

Yes.
 * Will later grades also serve students in a 50/50 model?**

The ratio in the DL program is the same as all other classes on that grade level. Currently in kindergarten the ratio is one teacher and one TA to 24 students.
 * What is the class student to teacher ratio?**

Parent involvement would look the same in both the English World and Spanish World as it does in other kindergarten classrooms. Parental involvement is encouraged via volunteering within the classroom, assembling materials at home, volunteering in the copy center, sending in requested materials, etc.
 * What would parental involvement look like in the classroom?**

In kindergarten, literacy (reading/writing) will be delivered formally in the Spanish World and all other subjects (science, math, social studies) will be delivered in the English World. Literacy instruction will be delivered informally in the English World via the other core subject areas. The concepts in science, math, and social studies will influence the content of the books used in teaching literacy in the Spanish World essentially integrating all subject areas.
 * How is the curriculum divided between the English World and the Spanish World?**

Research based, best instructional practices are the best for all students regardless of program so we will use those strategies such as guided reading, centers based instruction, differentiation etc.
 * What curriculum model will you use for core subjects?**

It will work the same way it does with students not in the dual language program and students who qualify will receive the same services as other students in their grade level.
 * In later years, how will dual language work with AIG?**

We would address those concerns the same way we would any child who was having difficulties at school. This may include meeting with the teacher and other support personnel, meeting with the administration, etc. As team we will work together to find a way to support your child and ask that you stick to your commitment to the dual language program. We will also offer a "flex" time in the dual language program. This would be a time during the week when your child would go to the World in which they needed more reinforcement either in content or language and would receive instruction to target their needs.
 * What if my child is having difficulties in the program?**

Yes.
 * Do they take the same EOG?**

The instructions for homework will be sent home in both English and Spanish. Any homework sent home will only be a review of material covered in class and your child //should// be able to complete on their own with your encouragement. If your child is having difficulty with the homework, please send a note to the appropriate teacher so they can further work with your child and make adjustments as necessary.
 * How do I help with Spanish homework?**