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Arco Iris charter school presents Spanish-immersion proposal at Tigard-Tualatin public hearing
Summary
Arco Iris (a Spanish-immersion charter operator) presented a K–8 dual-language model, described curriculum and special-education alignment, said its application was submitted May 13 and deemed complete Aug. 11, and requested board authorization to negotiate contracts after tonight's required public hearing.
Arco Iris, a tuition-free Spanish-immersion charter operator, presented its K–8 proposal to the Tigard-Tualatin School District board during a public hearing and asked the board to authorize contract negotiations and next steps.
Jesus Ordielles, introduced as Arco's executive director/principal, told the board the program's mission is to provide a biliterate education built on dual-language practices and Singapore math, and that lower grades receive about 80% of instruction in Spanish. "Our aim tonight is pretty simple, and that is to expand equitable access to a proven dual language Spanish immersion program that…
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