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District outlines expansion of dual-language immersion, cites gains and gaps in Spanish literacy
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Hueneme Union Elementary School District presented a broad update on its Dual Language Immersion program and multilingual learner supports, reporting rising reclassification rates and strong upper‑grade English reading outcomes while identifying a need to strengthen Spanish academic literacy.
Hueneme Union Elementary School District officials provided a detailed update Monday on the district’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program and the work of its Multilingual Learner Support Teachers (MLSTs), saying the initiative is expanding while staff move to shore up Spanish reading and writing supports.
Director Nazimian told the governing board the district is scaling a model it described as a “gold standard,” noting legacy campuses and newer sites: Bard and Green (longstanding programs), Parkview (added eight years ago), Larson and Sunpist, APOCS launching this August, and Blackstar scheduled to begin DLI in 2028. “We aren’t just maintaining a program, we are scaling a proven model,” Nazimian said.
The presentation placed professional development at the program’s center: teacher-created biliteracy units, integrated…
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