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Elkhorn principal reports growth as Washington Unified phases in dual-immersion K–8 program
Summary
District staff told the board Elkhorn’s dual-immersion strand is transitioning to a full bilingual model, with kindergarten fully dual immersion (66 students), increasing dual-immersion enrollment and measurable gains on several assessments, while leaders flagged ongoing space and staffing needs.
Elkhorn Principal Dr. Jose Gutierrez told the Washington Unified School District board the site is in its first year of transitioning to a fully bilingual dual-immersion K–8 campus, with kindergarten offered entirely in a dual-immersion model and 66 kindergarteners enrolled. “Our dual immersion program is focused on bringing bilingualism to our students,” Gutierrez said, summarizing the program model and goals.
The presentation described a 90/10 entry model that shifts 10 percentage points to English each year until students reach a 50/50 balance in fourth grade. Gutierrez said 71% of Elkhorn students are now in dual-immersion classes and that the…
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