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Immersion

An immersion program is a form of dual language education that provides an enriched learning experience by teaching students core academic content in two languages: English and the targeted immersion language. The goal is for all students to become bilingual and bi-literate while achieving at a high academic level and developing cross-cultural skills.

OABE Spring conference hosted by PPS

Check out the video of the Dual Language Immersion panel discussion hosted by PPS and OABE featuring statewide school districts held March 19, 2013.

Upcoming Events:

School Choice Process for 2013-2014 School Year

References available in Prof. Library for Teachers and Administrators:

"Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism & Second Language Learning" by Fred Genesee, Johanne Paradis and Martha B. Crago

"Struggling Learners & Language Immersion Education" by Tara Williams Fortune with Mandy R. Menke

"Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning" by Jan Chappius

"The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research" by Stephen D Krashen

Suggested Reading:

"Why Bilinguals are Smarter" New York Times 3/18/2012

"Teaching English Language Learners" by Claude Goldenberg, American Educator Summer 2008

Check out what our graduate Global Citizens are up to:

Jovan Duvall, Oregon State

New 'Dual Language Parent Steering Committee':

Agenda, meeting 5-15-13


Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Portland Public Schools Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

District Title VI & Title IX Contact: Greg Wolleck, HS Regional Administrator (503-916-3963)
District 504 Contact: Tara Vargas, Student Services (503-916-2000, x71016)
American Disabilities Act Contact: Human Resources Legal Counsel (503-916-3246)

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