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Chenoweth Elementary plans dual‑language expansion; district outlines multi‑year growth and family support
Summary
Principal Rondell presented a plan to expand the two‑way dual language immersion (DLI) program at Chenoweth Elementary, including adding two kindergarten DLI classes in 2026 and phased expansion through middle school, backed by family survey data and partnerships with Oregon State University and neighboring districts.
Principal Rondell of Chenoweth Elementary outlined plans to expand the school’s two‑way dual language immersion program and described the program’s goals, current enrollment and a multi‑year timeline for expansion.
Rondell said the district’s program uses a two‑way model that mixes native Spanish and native English speakers and described the kindergarten model as 80% Spanish instruction and 20% English, shifting toward a 50/50 split by fifth grade. Rondell said the program includes grade‑level collaboration, and that curriculum adopted for math and science is…
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