Spanish (Two-Way) Dual Language
District 15’s Spanish Dual Language Program is a two-way language immersion program in which students receive literacy and content instruction in both Spanish and English beginning in kindergarten. The program includes native Spanish speakers as well as students who speak English or another language at home.
The program is offered at Jane Addams Elementary School, Kimball Hill Elementary School, and Winston Campus Elementary School and is available to incoming kindergarten students who are fully registered at their home school.
Instruction begins in kindergarten with 80% of the day taught in Spanish and 20% in English. Each year, Spanish instruction decreases by 10% while English instruction increases by 10% until Grade 3, when instruction is balanced equally between both languages. This 50/50 model continues through 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.
Learn More About Dual Language in District 15
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.
Upcoming Events
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Walter R. Sundling Middle School, 1100 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
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Walter R. Sundling Middle School, 1100 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
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Walter R. Sundling Middle School, 1100 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
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Jane Addams, 1020 E Sayles Drive, Palatine
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Jane Addams, 1020 E Sayles Drive, Palatine
Dual Language Culture Camp!
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. Students participate in literacy and cultural experiences while also developing the third pillar of Dual Language education, which is socio-cultural competence.
WHEN: July 13-16, 2026, 1-4 p.m.
WHERE: Jane Addams Elementary School, 1020 E. Sayles Drive, Palatine
COST: The camp is free and transportation will be provided for those in need.
REGISTER: Registration for this camp is now closed.
QUESTIONS? Contact Kari Keith, Multilingual Programs, at keithk@ccsd15.net, or call 847-963-3112.
We can't wait for you to join us!
Dual Language End of Year Celebration 2026!
It was heart-warming in the best of ways to welcome approximately 275 dual language members to the concert at Winston Campus Middle School on May 8 to celebrate that being bilingual, really does ROCK! Families sang, danced, played, laughed, connected, and ate Kona Ice together!
