Expanding biliteracy and dual language pathways in a secondary district can be a challenging endeavor without the right supports and steps in place. Learn about the journey of a local secondary school district in creating and expanding its language programs with the engagement and support of the school board, the superintendent, the parents and the local community. An emphasis will be on the expansion of dual language pathways and the celebration of students' language learning along the way.
My name is Gary Brown. I'm the principal at Sycamore junior high school in the Anaheim Union High School District. Sycamore is home to a dual immersion program we call DLA ( Dual Language Academy).