English as a New Language

Dual Language Programs

Teacher in dual language classroom

"It is hard to imagine a better gift that leaders of Catholic schools can leave to later generations of Catholic faithful."


Dr. Luis Fraga
Rev. Donald P. McNeill, C.S.C., Professor of Transformative Latino Leadership
Director of the Institute for Latino Studies
University of Notre Dame
 
 

Dual-language immersion schooling is a pedagogically successful, academically rich, intercultural program of education policy and practice.  Because faith and culture play a central role in Catholic education, dual-language programs are an ideal fit for Catholic school communities. Recognizing this promise, the English as a New Language program supports the implementation and growth of dual-language immersion programs in addition to researching the model.

 

Holy Cross School

Holy Cross School

Since 2017, the ENL team has worked side-by-side with Holy Cross School in South Bend, Indiana to implement a cutting-edge, 90-10 Spanish immersion program to complement its existing English track.
St. Procopius School

St. Procopius School

In 2020, ENL partnered with St. Procopius Elementary School, Chicago's only Catholic dual-language (English/Spanish) school, helping to pave the way for their middle school students to earn Seals of Biliteracy.
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ECLIP

In 2021, ENL partnered with the Archdioceses of Chicago and Los Angeles to develop the Early Childhood Language Intensive Program, a PreK curriculum to support bilingual and biliteracy development.
Holy Cross and St. Procopius Teachers

Professional Growth

ENL supports the professional growth of dual language educators through professional development engagement with schools and the Hernandez Fellows program.

 

 

Here at ENL, we look forward to this continued partnership as we explore the full potential of two-way immersion in Catholic schools, and we invite you to check back for periodic updates about the growth of this program.

To learn more about how Notre Dame supports dual language immersion programs in Catholic schools, please contact Katy Lichon at kwalter5@nd.edu.