TK-12 Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Overview
What is Dual Language Immersion?
CVUSD uses a 90/10 model for Spanish Dual Language Immersion, where instruction begins with 90% in the target language (Spanish) and 10% in English in the early grades, gradually shifting to a 50/50 balance by upper elementary.

Program Span: TK–12
Our program launched with TK and Kindergarten in 2023–24. During the 2026–27 school year, our pioneer class will be in 4th grade.
Curriculum Highlights
Based on the language allocation per grade level, students receive instruction in Spanish or English. We use the same curriculum in both languages to help our students become Bilingual, Biliterate and Bicultural ensuring high academic achievement in all core subjects.
Enrollment and Application Process
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Students entering TK or Kindergarten in the 2027-28 school year may apply for our DLI program at Vannoy Elementary. Priority is to our CVUSD students and Native Spanish Speakers. For students whose parents/guardians indicated that their child is a Native Spanish Speaker, your child may be invited to participate in a Spanish proficiency assessment to be considered for the Spanish portion of seats (classes are composed of 50% Native Spanish Speakers and 50% English Speakers). Please note that there is no priority for non-CVUSD residents. Non-CVUSD resident students must be native Spanish speakers and pass a Spanish proficiency assessment for consideration. DLI ENROLLMENT PROCESS Click here
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Parent/guardian information sessions on November 30, 2026 and December 2, 2026.
Spanish DLI Family Information Night Flyer with access to virtual/inperson presentation: FLYER
Past CVUSD Spanish DLI Family Information Presentation - English
Pasado CVUSD Reunión informativa para familias del programa de inmersión dual - Español
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For students living OUTSIDE CVUSD Boundaries complete Interest Form November 30, 2026 to January 29, 2027 deadline.
For Students living WITHIN CVUSD Boundaries complete Application Form after completing Enrollment, families will be provided with the Application Form link once Enrollment is completed. Dates: January 11, 2027 to January 29, 2027
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Interest Form for Students living OUTSIDE CVUSD Boundaries: DLI INTEREST FORM
Application Form for Students living WITHIN CVUSD Boundaries: Parents/guardians will receive application after completing AERIES Enrollment starting January 11th - Link to AERIES ENROLLMENT
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Notification of acceptance or need for a Random Selection Process (lottery) will be completed in March 2027. Families accepted into the program will be invited to our Spanish DLI Orientation May 13, 2027.
