The Escondido Union School District (EUSD) is dedicated to actualizing the unlimited potential of every learner, as outlined in our Framework for the Future. This commitment is exemplified through the Dual Language Immersion Program (DLP), which provides students with unique opportunities to develop critical skills in bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural understanding. As part of this program, students participate in special culminating events in both fifth and eighth grade, where they showcase their academic growth and demonstrate the power of bilingual communication in real-world contexts.

Aligned with their science curriculum and field trip experience, fifth-grade DLP students engage in a Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit focused on ecosystems. They explore real-world environmental challenges, conduct research, and develop solutions, which they present in both English and Spanish to a panel of administrators and district personnel. This experience fosters them as Empowered Learners and Creative Problem Solvers, encouraging curiosity and self-direction. This opportunity strengthens their ability to think critically, communicate effectively in both languages, and apply their learning beyond the classroom.

At the middle school level, students take on a social studies-driven PBL centered around historical and contemporary conflicts. This initiative cultivates Empathetic Collaborators and Ethical Scholars, as students analyze conflicts, propose resolutions, and demonstrate their understanding of complex global issues. They then present their findings bilingually to a panel of administrators and district personnel. This experience prepares them for high school and beyond, reinforcing their biliteracy skills and their ability to engage in meaningful dialogue across cultures.

These culminating events embody the principles of the EUSD Framework for the Future, showcasing students' growth as Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Empowered Learners. By applying bilingual skills in authentic scenarios, students gain confidence, cultural awareness, and a profound comprehension of their studies. The Dual Language Immersion Program not only bolsters academic success but also equips students with lifelong competencies that align with EUSD's vision to actualize the unlimited potential of every learner.

For a deeper understanding of how these programs integrate with our district's overarching goals, we invite you to explore the EUSD Framework for the Future.

Our program begins in Kindergarten and follows an instructional model that is designed to promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism for students whose primary language is English, as well as those whose primary language is Spanish. This model calls for the delivery of instruction at the following ratios based on grade level:

• Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
  90 percent Spanish / 10 percent English

• 1st Grade
  80 percent Spanish / 20 percent English

• 2nd Grade
  70 percent Spanish / 30 percent English

• 3rd Grade
  60 percent Spanish / 40 percent English

• 4th Grade
  50 percent Spanish / 50 percent English

• 5th Grade
  50 percent Spanish / 50 percent English

• Middle SchoolSocial Studies in Spanish and elective in Spanish

Learn more: select an option below to learn more about this exciting educational opportunity:

Questions?

Please contact Integrated Student Supports at 760-432-2247 or reach out to one of our Dual Language schools:

• Farr Avenue Elementary

• Glen View Elementary

• Lincoln Elementary

• Pioneer Elementary

• Mission Middle School