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Lexington 1 presents program updates: immersion, GT, College Center, Title I, summer arts and e-learning plan
Summary
District leaders reported steady growth and positive outcomes in dual-language immersion and GT programs, updates on the College Center and Title I allocations, a positive summer arts camp evaluation, and changes to the e-learning plan following stakeholder feedback.
District leaders briefed the Board of Trustees on multiple academic and student-support programs on Aug. 19, reporting generally positive outcomes and several development items for the new school year.
Dual-language immersion: Chief Academic Officer Mary Gaskins and coordinator Sarah Bligh reported continued growth in the district’s dual-language immersion programs (French, German, Spanish, Chinese). Immersion students generally met or exceeded state growth targets in English Language Arts and math over the past three years, and many immersion completers earned the Seal of Biliteracy — 85 percent overall and 100 percent for Spanish immersion completers at River Bluff High School and Gilbert High School and for the French cohort noted in the presentation. The district celebrated 20 years of immersion and plans a community event in August.
Gifted & Talented: Erin Fitzgerald summarized the GT program’s…
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