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Board’s dual‑language committee emphasizes recruitment and framing program as advanced pathway
Summary
The dual‑language committee reported enrollment data review, supports for English learners, LASlinks testing and plans to market dual language as an advanced program to boost recruitment.
The Addison School District 4 dual‑language committee reported to the board on May 21 that it has reviewed program enrollment and will emphasize recruitment, early supports for English learners and using Spanish‑proficiency testing as part of next year’s goals.
Committee members said they examined how many English‑only students are enrolled in dual‑language classes and reviewed reasons families opt out. The committee discussed supports for lower grades and English‑learner resource teams intended to accelerate students’ transition out of EL status.
The district plans to use LASlinks Spanish‑proficiency testing and increase dual‑language professional development next year. Committee members also recommended framing the dual‑language program as an advanced or honors pathway — including promoting a seal of biliteracy in high school — to improve recruitment and convey program benefits to families.
Board members receiving the report agreed outreach and marketing in recruitment would help meet program goals; the report was informational and no formal board action was required that evening.
