Bilingual Education and World Languages / Dual Language

One Way Dual Language

Dual Language Programs RCSD programs are designed to help native and nonnative English speakers achieve bilingualism (the ability to speak fluently in two languages), bi-literacy (the ability to read and write in two languages), cross-cultural competence, and academic proficiency equal to that of students in non-ELL programs.

The One-Way Dual Language Program is primarily composed of students who come from the same home/primary language and/or background. In Rochester City School District, the following schools provide

One Way Dual Language Programs:

Abraham Lincoln, School # 22 Grades served K-6
James Audubon, School # 33 Grades served K-6 Two-Way Dual Language
The Two-Way Dual Language Program includes both native English speakers and ELLs.
The goal of these programs is for students to develop literacy and proficiency in English and in the home/target language. In Rochester City School District, the following schools provide
Two-Way Dual Language Programs:

James P.B Duffy, School # 12 Grades served K-7
Enrico Fermi, School # 17 Grades K-6

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.