Since 1992, Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) has provided Dual Immersion programs, which offer students a unique opportunity to achieve bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism. Not only are these students achieving high academic levels in two languages but according to the CUSD’s Dual Immersion Handbook, “At the end of the program students graduate with values of equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.” Due to their remarkable benefits and popularity, Dual Immersion programs have expanded since 1992 and CUSD now proudly offers Language Immersion programs at nine sites, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
At the heart of these programs are the teachers. If it were not for the incredible teachers that are diligently working to maintain the rigor and quality of these programs, the benefits and popularity of Dual Immersion schools would disappear. That is why we, CUSD’s Dual Immersion Teachers, are formally requesting a stipend.
Updates
October 27, 2019
The petition reached one hundred signatures this morning. Our committee is finalizing a formal letter to the district board to request a meeting regarding the stipend proposal.
Reached 250 supporters
October 27, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2019
68 Comments
My kids have greatly benefited from their bilingual education and I support a stipend for the teachers who prepare lessons in two languages.
Cheers to ALL who are supporting this very neglected issue. A Dual teacher does dual the work both in the classrooms and out of the classroom spending many hours translating materials and creating resources in order to meet the varied learning needs of ALL students.
As a founder of our Dual Language Program I am fully aware of the extra time and dedication of our Immersion educators. They have achieved high levels of additional training and provide exceptional instruction to our Immersion families and students. They deserve to be compensated!
Yes, these teachers deserve to be compensated. They are worth their weight in gold. We moved from Irvine USD to Capo USD because of this program. Irvine would not start an immersion program. This program brings families to our community.
They should be compensated and rewarded for having extra training and certifications. Others will be incentivized to want to become Dual Immersion teachers if they see that the additional work and training required will be rewarded financially.
As a parent, we strive to find the best for our kids especially when it comes to the schools they attend. I am so thankful for the dual language immersion program and to see the benefits through my son’s progress. The teachers set the students up for success and to become high achievers. I am so grateful for the teachers and their continuous support to children and families.
My children attend a bilingual school and I appreciate all their teachers.
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Since 1992, Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) has provided Dual Immersion programs, which offer students a unique opportunity to achieve bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism. Not only are these students achieving high academic levels in two languages but according to the CUSD’s Dual Immersion Handbook, “At the end of the program students graduate with values of equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.” Due to their remarkable benefits and popularity, Dual Immersion programs have expanded since 1992 and CUSD now proudly offers Language Immersion programs at nine sites, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
At the heart of these programs are the teachers. If it were not for the incredible teachers that are diligently working to maintain the rigor and quality of these programs, the benefits and popularity of Dual Immersion schools would disappear. That is why we, CUSD’s Dual Immersion Teachers, are formally requesting a stipend.
Updates
October 27, 2019
The petition reached one hundred signatures this morning. Our committee is finalizing a formal letter to the district board to request a meeting regarding the stipend proposal.
Reached 250 supporters
October 27, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2019
68 Comments
Our bilingual teachers are so dedicated. Some of our teachers drive from as far away as Long Beach to teach our kids. And they volunteer to help the kids run in the OC marathon on their own time. They give so much of themselves. They should be paid commensurately!!!!
My kids have greatly benefited from their bilingual education and I support a stipend for the teachers who prepare lessons in two languages.
Cheers to ALL who are supporting this very neglected issue. A Dual teacher does dual the work both in the classrooms and out of the classroom spending many hours translating materials and creating resources in order to meet the varied learning needs of ALL students.
As a founder of our Dual Language Program I am fully aware of the extra time and dedication of our Immersion educators. They have achieved high levels of additional training and provide exceptional instruction to our Immersion families and students. They deserve to be compensated!
Yes, these teachers deserve to be compensated. They are worth their weight in gold. We moved from Irvine USD to Capo USD because of this program. Irvine would not start an immersion program. This program brings families to our community.
They should be compensated and rewarded for having extra training and certifications. Others will be incentivized to want to become Dual Immersion teachers if they see that the additional work and training required will be rewarded financially.
As a parent, we strive to find the best for our kids especially when it comes to the schools they attend. I am so thankful for the dual language immersion program and to see the benefits through my son’s progress. The teachers set the students up for success and to become high achievers. I am so grateful for the teachers and their continuous support to children and families.
My children attend a bilingual school and I appreciate all their teachers.
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Our bilingual teachers are so dedicated. Some of our teachers drive from as far away as Long Beach to teach our kids. And they volunteer to help the kids run in the OC marathon on their own time. They give so much of themselves. They should be paid commensurately!!!!