Mandarin Immersion Parents Council

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SOUTH PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPUSD)   JANUARY 3, 2025

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In the past decade, research has shown that learning a second language at a young age increases cognitive flexibility and translates into higher achievement across subject areas for students. Students who participate in dual language immersion programs demonstrate grade-level academic ability, well-developed language and literacy skills in two languages, and cross-cultural competence. Recognizing these studies and community interest in programs that teach children to read, write and speak a second language, South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) developed a dual language immersion program several years ago aligned to its strategic plan.

For parents interested in learning more about the program, SPUSD created a general overview presentation that is shared on the Dual Language Immersion (DI) Program webpage. After reviewing this presentation, interested parents may tune in to the question and answer webinar scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Parents may access the webinar from the link that will be posted on the Dual Language Immersion Program webpage.

Please read more here.

More here.

Some helpful slides from the district about dual immersion here.