How Does the Program Work?

GCPS’ Model, informed by a successful model used in Delaware, Utah, and South Carolina, calls for at least 50% of the elementary school day to be spent learning GCPS’ Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum in the new language. In middle and high school, DLI students have the chance to continue improving their language proficiency following a different model of more focused instruction in spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and syntax in the target language. In middle and high school, students can continue to learn the target language in a culture-rich immersion environment with additional focus on refining these language skills. Please read the DLI Guidelines linked here for program details and vital specifics.