Spanish (Two-Way) Dual Language
District 15’s Spanish Dual Language program is a two-way language immersion where students are taught literacy and curriculum in both Spanish and English beginning in kindergarten. The two-way dual program consists of native speaking Spanish students and students who speak English or another language in the home.
The program is available to incoming Kindergarten students and is housed at Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, and Winston Campus Elementary Schools.
The two-way dual program begins in kindergarten with 80% of instruction in Spanish and 20% in English. Each year, Spanish instruction decreases by 10% and English instruction increases by 10% until Grade 3 when each language is taught 50% of the day. This model continues until Grade 6.
The goal of Community Consolidated School District 15’s Dual Language Program is to support our learners in
the achievement of academic excellence through a standards-based curriculum.
It is our mission for students to become bilingual and biliterate, and to develop cross-cultural competencies
in preparation for their future as productive leaders in our ever-changing global community.
The program is available to incoming kindergarten students who are fully registered with their home school. Students whose home school is Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, or Winston Campus Elementary School (Spanish Dual Language host sites), and students who are siblings of those already enrolled in dual language will be given priority consideration for acceptance into the program.
District-provided transportation to the dual language school sites is offered for students outside of Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, or Winston Campus Elementary attendance boundaries. Please note, bus routes may exceed 30 minutes for those students who do not live within these attendance boundaries.
Spanish Dual Language Incoming Kindergarten Students
Parents have the option to enroll their incoming kindergarten student in the Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program, which is housed at three of our schools—Jane Addams, Winston Campus, and Kimball Hill.
Please join us to learn more about Dual Language Programming for potential incoming kindergarten students for 2026-27. Meetings will be held:
- January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Conyers Learning Academy
2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows
- February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Winston Campus
900 E Palatine Road, Palatine
- February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Jane Addams Elementary School
1020 E Sayles Drive, Palatine
- February 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Kimball Hill Elementary School
2905 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows
Visit the Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program page for detailed information, and view the Dual Language Presentation to Kindergarten Parents.
Incoming Kindergarten
Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program Application
The deadline to apply for the program is March 14, 2026.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
2026-27 Incoming Kindergarten
Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program Application
If the number of interested families exceeds the amount of space available, based on enrollment, a random selection process will be conducted in the first week of April. Applications submitted after the March 14 due date will be placed on a waiting list. Families will be notified of their placement into the program by the end of the day on April 21, 2026.
District 15 has the right of school assignment regarding Spanish Dual Language. Families cannot indicate a preference of school when submitting their application for consideration into the program.
Fifth Graders Transitioning to Middle School
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For incoming Middle School students, please view the Dual Language - Transition to Middle School presentation
Upcoming Events
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Virginia Lake, 925 N. Glenn Drive, Palatine
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Kimball Hill, 2905 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows
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Hunting Ridge, 1105 W Illinois Ave, Palatine
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JOIN THE DLPAC
The Dual Language Parent Advisory Committee (DLPAC) consists of parents whose students are enrolled in the district's dual language program at Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, and Winston Campus Elementary schools.
The committee meets at least 4 times a year and participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the dual language program. In addition, important topics related to education, the district, and the community are shared.
These meetings are conducted in English and/or Spanish depending on what is requested.
Save the Date!
Dual Language Culture Camp
July 13-16, 2026
(Monday-Thursday), from 1-4 p.m.
Held at Jane Addams
Elementary School
Grade K-5 students currently enrolled in our Dual Language program at Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, or Winston Campus come together for one week to explore and ENJOY Spanish-speaking cultures from different regions of the world at our Dual Language Culture Camp, held July 13-16, 2026, at Jane Addams Elementary School. Students participate in literacy and cultural experiences while also developing the third pillar of Dual Language education, which is socio-cultural competence.
Watch for more details coming soon!
We can't wait for you to join us!
