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Charles County to open countywide dual‑language immersion lottery at Middleton; 25 kindergarten seats available
Summary
Superintendent and bilingual program staff announced a countywide lottery for a dual‑language immersion program at Middleton Elementary with roughly 25 kindergarten seats for fall 2026. The application window will open Jan. 5 and close Feb. 8; information nights are scheduled.
Charles County Public Schools staff told the Board of Education Oct. 14 that the district will open a countywide lottery for a dual‑language (Spanish–English) immersion strand at Middleton Elementary for fall 2026. The program will initially offer approximately 25 kindergarten seats; staff said there may be additional openings in first and second grade depending on current enrollment at Middleton.
Autumn Hoffman, the district English‑learner and bilingual content specialist, said the lottery and application structure are intended to be equitable and to preserve the research‑based composition of dual‑language classes. Key…
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