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Dual Language Education

Dual Language Education (DLE) Programs begin in either preschool or kindergarten and are implemented through eighth grade.

CPS Dual Language Programs are currently offered in select neighborhood schools, charter schools, and magnet schools. Students in DLE Programs include those identified as English Learners (ELs), non-English Learners (non-ELs), or heritage language learners.

One-way dual language programs provide instruction in two languages and serve mostly ELs, former ELs, and heritage language learners in the same classroom.

Two-way dual language programs aim for a 50:50 balance of ELs/heritage language learners and non-ELs in the classroom. If this ratio cannot be met, each language group should account for at least one third. Students serve as language models to each other as they acquire the second language. Like one-way programs, two-way dual language programs provide instruction in two languages and include a mix of ELs, non-ELs, and heritage language learners in the same classroom.

In both types of DLE Programs, students receive core instruction (language arts, math, science, social science) through a second language with the goal of all students becoming bilingual and biliterate in both Spanish and English. In addition to core instruction, all ELs enrolled in a DLE Program receive English Language Development instruction, and all native-English-speaking students receive Language Development instruction in the partner language (e.g., Spanish Language Development) to improve their proficiency in the new language. It is recommended that students in the dual language program continue in the program through at least sixth grade so that they have a greater opportunity to develop literacy skills and fluency in both languages.

Goals

  • Perform at or above grade level in all academic areas in both languages
  • Demonstrate positive cross-cultural flexibility and behaviors

Program Benefits

  • Engage in a learning environment that develops bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural understanding among English Learners and non-English Learners
  • Potential to obtain the State Seal of Biliteracy upon high school graduation

Learn More

To learn more about DLE Programs, contact the Office of Multilingual - Multicultural Education.

Locate Dual Language Schools

Dual Language Schools

  1. AVONDALE-LOGANDALE  773-534-5350   3212 W GEORGE St Chicago, Illinois 60618
  2. AZUELA  773-535-7395   4707 W MARQUETTE Rd Chicago, Illinois 60629
  3. BACK OF THE YARDS HS  773-535-7320   2111 W 47TH St Chicago, Illinois 60609
  4. BARRY  773-534-3455   2828 N KILBOURN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60641
  5. BATEMAN  773-534-5055   4220 N RICHMOND St Chicago, Illinois 60618
  6. BELMONT-CRAGIN  773-534-2900   6112 W FULLERTON Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639-2705
  7. CALMECA  773-535-7000   3456 W 38TH St Chicago, Illinois 60632
  8. CARSON  773-535-9222   5516 S MAPLEWOOD Ave Chicago, Illinois 60629
  9. CHASE  773-534-4185   2021 N POINT St Chicago, Illinois 60647
  10. CLEVELAND  773-534-5130   3121 W BYRON St Chicago, Illinois 60618
  11. COOPER  773-534-7205   1624 W 19TH St Chicago, Illinois 60608
  12. DARWIN  773-534-4110   3116 W BELDEN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
  13. DAVIS N  773-535-4540   3014 W 39TH Pl Chicago, Illinois 60632
  14. EBERHART  773-535-9190   3400 W 65TH Pl Chicago, Illinois 60629
  15. EDWARDS  773-535-4875   4815 S KARLOV Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
  16. FUNSTON  773-534-4125   2010 N CENTRAL PARK Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
  17. GOETHE  773-534-4135   2236 N ROCKWELL St Chicago, Illinois 60647
  18. HIBBARD  773-534-5191   3244 W AINSLIE St Chicago, Illinois 60625
  19. HURLEY  773-535-2068   3849 W 69TH Pl Chicago, Illinois 60629
  20. INTER-AMERICAN  773-534-5490   851 W WAVELAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60613
  21. MOOS  773-534-4340   1711 N CALIFORNIA Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
  22. MOZART  773-534-4160   2200 N HAMLIN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
  23. NIXON  773-534-4375   2121 N KEELER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
  24. NOBEL  773-534-4365   4127 W HIRSCH St Chicago, Illinois 60651
  25. PRIETO  773-534-0210   2231 N CENTRAL Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
  26. ROOSEVELT HS  773-534-5000   3436 W WILSON Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
  27. SABIN  773-534-4490   2216 W HIRSCH St Chicago, Illinois 60622
  28. SALAZAR  773-534-8310   160 W WENDELL St Chicago, Illinois 60610
  29. SANDOVAL  773-535-0457   5534 S SAINT LOUIS Ave Chicago, Illinois 60629
  30. SCHUBERT  773-534-3080   2727 N LONG Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
  31. SCHURZ HS  773-534-3420   3601 N MILWAUKEE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60641
  32. SPRY ES  773-534-1700   2400 S MARSHALL Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60623
  33. STOWE  773-534-4175   3444 W WABANSIA Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
  34. TALCOTT  773-534-7130   1840 W OHIO St Chicago, Illinois 60622
  35. TARKINGTON  773-535-4700   3330 W 71ST St Chicago, Illinois 60629
  36. TELPOCHCALLI  773-534-1402   2832 W 24TH Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60623
  37. VOLTA  773-534-5080   4950 N AVERS Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
  38. VON LINNE  773-534-5262   3221 N SACRAMENTO Ave Chicago, Illinois 60618
  39. WHITTIER  773-535-4590   1900 W 23RD St Chicago, Illinois 60608

Additional Contacts

Multilingual - Multicultural Education

773-553-1930

773-553-1931 (Fax)

OMME@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602