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Seminole County highlights growth in world languages, expands dual-language program
Summary
District officials and teachers told the school board the world languages program has added more than 1,200 students this year, offers six languages and is expanding dual‑language schools, and presenters promoted the state Seal of Biliteracy and student success at recent festivals.
Seminole County Public Schools trustees heard a presentation March 11 on the district’s World Languages and dual‑language programs, which district staff said have grown in enrollment and offerings and produced recent student awards and credential milestones.
The presentation outlined course options from middle‑school beginning classes through AP and IB offerings, described a dual‑language model that starts with heavy Spanish instruction and moves toward a 50/50 balance, and promoted the state Seal of Biliteracy as a transcript endorsement for college and career advantage.
Why it matters: District leaders said the programs increase college and career options for students, build bilingual proficiency that has cross‑curricular benefits and support student performance on AP exams and local competitions. Presenters also said the programs connect classrooms with community events that reinforce…
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