DLI Resources for Parents
Impacts of DLI Education on Student Achievement
- Academic Content: DLI students outperform peers in reading, writing, math, and science.
- Language Development: Second language development does not impede development of first language.
- English Proficiency: Students who stay in K-5 DLI programs outperform peers in English Language Arts and general English proficiency.
- Behavior: Bilingual students have less behavior problems in school.
- Assessments: DLI students score as well as or better than their peers on other assessments.
- College and Career: Bilingual students are less likely to drop out of high school, more likely to attend college, and obtain higher-paying jobs.
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