Dual Language ImmersionAPPLICATION INFORMATION for Incoming2022–2023 Kindergarteners & 1st Graders

Albany County School District #1 will offer a Spanish & English Dual  Language Immersion (DLI) program at Slade Elementary School for  students in 1^st – 3^rd grades and at Indian Paintbrush Elementary School for  students in 4^th & 5^th grades for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Students in the DLI program are taught grade-level academic content in  both languages. Students develop bilingual and biliteracy skills that  promote academic achievement and cross-cultural competence. At this  time, the DLI program in ACSD#1 is a one-way immersion program with  predominantly native English speakers.  This information is for families who are interested in applying for the  kindergarten and 1^st grade DLI lotteries at Slade Elementary School. Slade  will hold two lotteries this year: one for 1^st grade DLI 2022-2023 and another  for incoming kindergarteners for 1^st grade DLI 2023-2024.

More information at the Slade Elementary School website