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District outlines plan to extend dual-language Spanish pathway through high school
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Summary
Dr. Carrie Johnson told the board the district plans to extend its dual-language immersion pathway through grades 7–12 with co‑taught history courses, AP classes taught in Spanish and internal language-proficiency assessments to monitor readiness.
District staff presented a multi‑year plan on March 5 to expand Brea Olinda Unified School District’s dual‑language (Spanish) pathway into secondary grades.
Dr. Carrie Johnson said the district is committing to a secondary pathway that will include co‑taught world and U.S. history courses (a content specialist and a Spanish‑language teacher planning and delivering lessons together), high‑school AP courses taught in Spanish (AP Human Geography and AP Spanish Language, later AP Spanish Literature) and dual‑enrollment opportunities with Fullerton College. The plan also proposes language proficiency assessments (STAMP or ACTFL) to monitor students and guide supports.
Johnson told trustees the goal is biliteracy and access to rigorous content in Spanish so students progress academically while developing language skills. The district plans professional learning for co‑teaching, to build a bilingual teacher pipeline and to monitor enrollment and budget alignment as the pathway rolls out.
Trustees asked about the bilingual teacher pool and retention; staff said the pool is smaller but available, and the district can recruit through university credential programs. Staff acknowledged some families and students may opt out at transition points and said parent engagement and ongoing assessment will be part of retention efforts.
No board action was taken; staff said program details and monitoring plans would be returned for future review.
