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Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa)

Grades K-8, Spanish 90:10 to 50:50, One-Way Immersion

District Demographics

White 51%, Black 2%, Hispanic 25%, Asian 21%, Other 2%
FRPL 10% 
IEP 9% 
504 5% 
MLL 1%
Native Spanish speakers (spoken at home) 9%

Program Information

HoLa is a K-8 Spanish-English dual language program, following the one-way 90-10 model. We offer a rigorous curriculum that promotes academic excellence and critical thinking, while developing bilingual global citizens. HoLa has been named an International Spanish Academy by the Spanish Ministry of Education (the first in NJ).

Visit

Visits may be arranged Tuesday through Thursday, 8-11 a.m. To arrange a visit, contact Jennifer Sargent, Executive Director, at jsargent@holahoboken.org or 201-427-1458.

North Plainfield School District

Grade K-4, Spanish 50:50, Two-Way and One-Way Immersion

District Demographics

White 7.0%, Hispanic 73.7%, Black 15.6%, Asian 2.3%
IEP/504 15.6%
MLs 33.1%
Economically Disadvantaged 71.2%
Spanish as Home Language 55.4%

Program Information

The North Plainfield Public School District Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program stands as a beacon of linguistic diversity and academic excellence, integrated into our larger instructional framework. From its inception, the DLI program has been crafted not as an isolated entity, but as an essential component of our educational landscape, enriching the learning journey for all students. As a strand in each elementary school, the DLI program ensures that participating students engage in this progressive model of bilingual education alongside their grade level peers in the traditional general education classrooms, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and cross-cultural understanding within the broader school community. The DLI program follows a traditional scheduling model, implementing a 50/50 approach. Two buildings host the two-way model, while one building hosts the one-way model. Instruction is divided equally between English and Spanish each day, ensuring that students develop proficiency in both their native and second languages simultaneously. Our elementary schools operate on a nine-period school day, with each period lasting 45 minutes. Content areas are split by language on a weekly basis, with students spending one or two weeks in one language before switching to the other. Over a two- or four-week period, students are exposed to both languages equally.

Visit

To arrange a visit, contact Regina Acevedo, Supervisor of ESL & World Languages, at regina_acevedo@nplainfield.org.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Grade K-5 Spanish 50:50, Two-Way Immersion
Grade K-5 Chinese 50:50, Two-Way Immersion

District Demographics

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District serves the central New Jersey municipalities of West Windsor and Plainsboro, diverse suburban communities of approximately 51,000 residents. The townships are located midpoint between the metropolitan areas of New York and Philadelphia, and contain one of America's leading research centers, serving as home to such technological leaders as the David Sarnoff Research Center, Merrill Lynch, and FMC Corporation. The area has been recognized in several publications as one of the top suburban communities in the area. Because of the influence of the high number of well-educated professionals residing in the area, West Windsor-Plainsboro School District reflects the lifestyle of a community that takes pride in its continuing tradition of academic and cultural achievement. An educational environment that motivates students to learn and requires them to exercise imagination and sensibility in solving problems abounds. The richness of its academic programs, alternative options, and extracurricular activities expand learning beyond classroom boundaries. Approximately 9,330 students are motivated and inspired daily by the faculty and staff in the district. The academic and cultural resources of West Windsor and Plainsboro have attracted a dedicated and highly trained instructional staff, which welcomes the challenges and excitement of a diverse student population. Ten schools will serve our students. Three elementary schools - Dutch Neck Elementary School, Maurice Hawk Elementary School, and Wicoff Elementary School - accommodate kindergarten through Grade 3. Town Center Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through Grade 2. Millstone River School serves students in Grades 3 through Grade 5, and Village School serves children in Grades 4 and 5. Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are assigned to one of two middle schools - Community Middle School and Thomas R. Grover Middle School. Two high schools, High School North and High School South, serve students in Grades 9 through 12. Our district maintains that a partnership between the school community and the business community creates a positive force in furthering the educational excellence offered in our schools. As a result, we have been quite successful in attaining several advantageous liaisons with area businesses. At the same time, we are constantly striving to communicate with our diverse population to develop public trust, confidence, and support.

Program Information

The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is proud to offer a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at the elementary and middle school level. West Windsor-Plainsboro currently offers two programs: Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Our program is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, and all other content areas. Our K-5 DLI program follows a 50:50 model. The mission of the DLI program is to support students as they learn core academic content and skills through the target language (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese), thereby acquiring a high level of communicative and academic proficiency in both English and the target language. The program also seeks to foster strong intercultural competence in every learner; we want students to grow in their knowledge and appreciation of other cultures, to develop a deeper understanding of their own cultures, and to learn how to communicate effectively across global communities.

Visit

To arrange a visit, contact Ashley Warren, K-12 Supervisor of World Language & Dual Language Immersion, at Ashley.Warren@wwprsd.org or 609-716-5000 ext. 5120.

Egg Harbor Township School District

Grade 5-12, Hispanohablantes – Spanish Heritage Language Program

Program Information

Students who speak and understand Spanish may select the district Heritage Spanish Program, known as Hispanohablantes, for their world language beginning in Grade 5. Hispanohablantes classes focus on the development of students’ literacy skills in Spanish at each grade level as well as their concept of identity. Similar to the way the English-speaking students develop their English literacy skills more fully in English class each grade, Hispanohablantes students develop their Interpretive reading and Presentational Writing skills in Spanish so that they are fully at the Advanced proficiency level upon graduation.

Hispanohablantes Program Video highlights the literacy focus woven through Hispanohablantes grade 5 – 12.

Visit

Visitation will be by appointment only October through May. To arrange a visit, contact Michele Schreiner, Supervisor of Multilingual Learners and World Languages, at schreinm@eht.k12.nj.us or 609-653-0100 ext. 1696.

Summit Public School District

Grade K-5, World Languages 

Program Information

Our elementary program empowers students to become proficient in Spanish, fostering a love for language and culture starting at a very young age. Summit prioritizes immersion, providing a natural and engaging environment for language acquisition. We make learning Spanish fun and engaging through interactive activities, games, and cultural experiences. Instructional time: twice a week 30 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes’ instructional time. Program includes five elementary buildings and two primary centers.

Visit

December – May
Kindergarten visits can be scheduled Monday – Wednesday anytime between 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Grade 1-5 visits can be scheduled Monday - Friday anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We ask that all visiting districts identify grade levels they would like to see and topics of interest to be discussed with World Language Team. To arrange a visit, contact Ana Ventoso, Supervisor World Languages/ESL/Bilingual Ed K-12, at aventoso@summit.k12.nj.us or 908-273-1494 ext. 5531.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Grade 2-12, World Languages 

District Demographics

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District serves the central New Jersey municipalities of West Windsor and Plainsboro, diverse suburban communities of approximately 51,000 residents. The townships are located midpoint between the metropolitan areas of New York and Philadelphia, and contain one of America’s leading research centers, serving as home to such technological leaders as the David Sarnoff Research Center, Merrill Lynch, and FMC Corporation. The area has been recognized in several publications as one of the top suburban communities in the area. Because of the influence of the high number of well-educated professionals residing in the area, West Windsor-Plainsboro School District reflects the lifestyle of a community that takes pride in its continuing tradition of academic and cultural achievement. An educational environment that motivates students to learn and requires them to exercise imagination and sensibility in solving problems abounds. The richness of its academic programs, alternative options, and extracurricular activities expand learning beyond classroom boundaries. Approximately 9,330 students are motivated and inspired daily by the faculty and staff in the district. The academic and cultural resources of West Windsor and Plainsboro have attracted a dedicated and highly trained instructional staff, which welcomes the challenges and excitement of a diverse student population. Ten schools will serve our students. Three elementary schools - Dutch Neck Elementary School, Maurice Hawk Elementary School, and Wicoff Elementary School - accommodate kindergarten through Grade 3. Town Center Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through Grade 2. Millstone River School serves students in Grades 3 through Grade 5, and Village School serves children in Grades 4 and 5. Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are assigned to one of two middle schools - Community Middle School and Thomas R. Grover Middle School. Two high schools, High School North and High School South, serve students in Grades 9 through 12. Our district maintains that a partnership between the school community and the business community creates a positive force in furthering the educational excellence offered in our schools. As a result, we have been quite successful in attaining several advantageous liaisons with area businesses. At the same time, we are constantly striving to communicate with our diverse population to develop public trust, confidence, and support.

Program Information

The West Windsor-Plainsboro World Language Department offers instruction from elementary through 12th grade, preparing students to become confident, culturally aware community members. At the elementary level, families may opt into our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program in Spanish or Mandarin, where students learn core subjects in two languages, or participate in our elementary Spanish program beginning in 2nd grade. In middle school, students study Spanish, Mandarin, French, or German daily for three years, developing both their language proficiency and their global competence. At the high school level, students continue with advanced coursework in Mandarin, French, German, or Spanish. Guided by our mission to promote and celebrate multilingualism, we engage students in meaningful learning experiences that nurture curiosity, foster intercultural understanding, and empower students to contribute positively to their communities and the world.  

Visit

To arrange a visit, contact Ashley Warren, K-12 Supervisor of World Language & Dual Language Immersion, at Ashley.Warren@wwprsd.org or 609-716-5000 ext. 5120.

• Dual Language Immersion Model Programs Guidance provides step by step guidance to complete the online application. Review the entire document to prepare responses and gather evidence before beginning the application. Once the application has been started, it cannot be saved for completion later.
• Overview of World Languages Model Programs Application lists the information and evidence required to complete the application.
• World Languages Model Programs Guidance provides step by step guidance to complete the online application. Review the entire document to prepare responses and gather evidence before beginning the application. Once the application has been started, it cannot be saved for completion later.

What is the selection process timeline for Model Programs?

Do applications need to reflect an entire instructional program?

No.  Districts and schools can choose to apply for their entire program or highlight components of their program (e.g., heritage language education, language specific programs, grade bands, etc.).

How long do dual language immersion programs need to be in existence to be eligible for recognition?

Dual language programs must have existed for at least three years to qualify for Model Programs recognition.

Can previously recognized Model Programs reapply?

Yes. Previously designated programs are encouraged to reapply and highlight in their applications how they have expanded learning opportunities for students.

When designated as a Model Program, what is the districts’ or schools’ responsibility?

Districts or schools designated as model program sites will serve as resource centers for other districts and enable educators to witness exemplary second language acquisition practices.