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District to launch dual‑language immersion at Parkwood; training paid from Clarksville redevelopment funds
Summary
The board approved professional development and planning to start a dual‑language immersion classroom at Parkwood Elementary, funded by Clarksville redevelopment dollars; staff said 39 families have signed up and the district will begin with a single classroom.
The board approved professional development to support a new dual‑language immersion program at Parkwood Elementary, with district staff saying the program will begin as a single classroom and already has substantial parent interest.
Staff reported 39 families had signed up and said the district’s intent was to start with one classroom, noting many of the enrolled families are Spanish speaking. The district has engaged Taju (a consultant) to provide planning and professional development that combines dual‑language program design with the science of reading; the training is a five‑day program that will be stretched over two school years with a mix of in‑person and virtual sessions.
District staff said the training will be funded through Clarksville redevelopment funds allocated to the district for this purpose. Board members approved the training and planning steps so Parkwood can open the dual‑language immersion classroom next school year if enrollment and staffing align with program design.
Officials said the program aims for balanced language exposure and will include follow‑up professional development to align classroom instruction with district reading policies.
