Woodland Prairie Elementary School

Dual Immersion

Woodland Prairie Elementary offers a 50/50 Dual Immersion Program from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 6th grade, providing students with a unique opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. Our program follows a structured model where students spend 50% of their day learning in English and 50% in Spanish, ensuring balanced language development in both languages.

Program Goals:

Develop high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Achieve academic success in all content areas.
Cultivate cultural appreciation and global awareness.

Who Can Enroll?

The program welcomes both English speakers and Spanish speakers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment where students support each other in developing bilingual skills.

Why Choose Dual Immersion?

Research shows that bilingualism enhances cognitive skills, academic performance, and future career opportunities. Our program helps students build strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both languages, setting them up for lifelong success.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact our office at (530) 662-2898.

how to apply

New students must enroll for their home school first
To apply to Dual Immersion Program you must complete the DI Online Application.
- The Application open March 1st and can be found on the WJUSD webpage under "Enrollment"
Parent/Guardian must attend ONE of the REQUIRED informational meetings

program goals

Bilingual/Biliteracy: To develop fluency in two languages
Academic Excellence: To ensure advanced academic excellence in two languages as described in district and state grade level expectations.
Intellectual Flexibility: To increase students' problem solving ability by building their skill in tow languages.
Global Awareness: To cultivate understanding and appreciation for other cultures and to strengthen positive attitudes between students, friends, family, and the community.
Responsibility: To foster belief that each person has a commitment to make the community and the world a better place.

for educators interested in teaching in our program

We are always looking for passionate, highly qualified bilingual teachers to join our team! Our dual immersion teachers must meet the following requirements:

✅ Fluent in English and Spanish
✅ Hold a valid California teaching credential with a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish
✅ Commitment to bilingual education and culturally responsive teaching

Woodland Prairie provides professional development, instructional coaching, and a supportive team environment for our teachers. If you are interested in teaching in our Dual Immersion Program, please visit EDJOIN or contact us at (530) 662-2898.