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Board reviews new ETHS courses including ELEAD AP seminar, internships and dual‑language math
Summary
The board reviewed proposals for two new academic-support courses (ELEAD), an AP English seminar exclusive to the ELEAD cohort, a summer internship course for credit, dual‑credit fashion merchandising and the expansion of algebra and geometry sections taught in Spanish as part of a dual‑language pathway.
Evanston Township High School trustees on Sept. 8 heard proposals for new courses and changes designed to expand early‑college opportunities, internships, dual‑language instruction and supports for special‑education students.
Pete (presenter name in packet), the district’s curriculum representative, said the new courses align with the district’s goals and “enhance post high school planning through internships and early college opportunities.” He described two new academic‑support ELEAD courses, an AP English 10 seminar restricted to the ELEAD cohort, and a summer internship course that will award credit for iKit internships.
Nut graf: Why it matters – the package adds entry points to advanced coursework for sophomores, creates credited pathways for internships and expands…
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