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Marshalltown presenters outline dual-language implementation study, flag Spanish literacy gap after fourth grade
Summary
District presenters shared findings of a dual-language implementation study showing instructional strengths and systemwide gaps—especially Spanish literacy after fourth grade—and proposed immediate "quick wins," monthly professional development and a relaunch of a dual-language advisory committee beginning April 30.
Anelle and Dr. Lisa Wymore presented an implementation study of Marshalltown Community School District's dual-language program at the March 23 board meeting, reporting strengths in instructional practice and notable gaps in Spanish literacy after fourth grade.
The presentation, led by Anelle and Dr. Wymore of Central Rivers AEA, summarized a multi-pronged study using teacher surveys, focus groups, classroom observations and student data. Dr. Wymore said the study examined implementation across sites and compared district practice to national guiding principles for two-way dual-language programs.
Why it matters: the district reported 753 students in the dual-language program in 2024–25 and noted that sustaining Spanish literacy instruction past fourth grade is a material concern for…
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