DLI programs help students develop a strong identity, bilingualism, intercultural competence, and high academic achievement (de Jong & Bearse, 2011; Lindholm-Leary, 2011; Thomas & Collier, 2004). Marshall is implementing a DLI program to better support our multilingual students and the Marshall community. Research has shown that when students have literacy skills in their native language, it is easier to learn to read and write in an additional language (Lucas et al., 2008). The DLI program started in 4K during the 2023-2024 school year. Each year, we will add a new grade level to the program. The program will be implemented in one to two classrooms for each grade, depending on enrollment.
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