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District updates: dual-language transition, restorative practices, Panorama survey, staff training and Feb. 7 institute
Summary
Administrators described ongoing work to shift to a dual-language kindergarten entry model, expand restorative-practices training (including a repair-the-harm pilot), roll out the Panorama culture survey to staff and students, and host a district institute Feb. 7 with a keynote and 17 staff-led sessions.
Berkeley SD 87 administrators updated the board on several instructional and staff-development initiatives, including a transition to a dual‑language model, expanded restorative practices, a district staff culture survey and an upcoming professional-institute day.
Administration said the district is transitioning from a TBE bilingual early-exit model to a one-way dual-language model beginning in kindergarten next year. The stated program goals are bilingualism, biliteracy, grade‑level academic success in both languages and socio‑cultural competence. Administrators said staff training is ongoing and parents’ information evenings are…
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