WASHINGTON – Washington Community Schools announced it is implementing a Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program for the incoming kindergarten class of 2023.
Dual educational-language immersion programs allow students to learn core subjects (language arts, math, science, and social studies) in both an equal number of native English- and native Spanish-speaking students in the same classroom. Students will be able to learn in both English and Spanish while mastering grade-level knowledge and skills in all elementary content.
The growing demand for these programs is due in part to studies that have linked dual-language immersion to academic and cognitive benefits for students, regardless of their native language or socioeconomic status. Based on these findings, many educators and policymakers see dual-language immersion, particularly two-way programs, as a promising way to close achievement gaps and foster academic success for both English and Spanish students.
Superintendent Kevin Frank says this program is optional for incoming kindergarten students.
There will be an informative meeting for parents on Monday, January 30th to learn more and to sign up for the new program.
