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Quincy district reports 1,352 multilingual learners, pilots interim language assessments and explores dual‑language models
Summary
District staff told the board the multilingual program serves about 1,352 students and is piloting interim language assessments to track growth between annual WIDA tests; staff outlined co‑teaching, learning labs and a staged visit plan to explore possible dual‑language (English‑Spanish) programs.
Victoria (leading the multilingual update) told the board the district’s multilingual program serves “1350 plus” students and outlined current targets for language development and next steps toward dual‑language programming. “Our students 1350 plus strong are in all places and all spaces and all programs,” she said.
Mandy Horsell, the district’s coordinator for multilingual services, presented enrollment numbers (1,352 as of Jan. 5) and exit/monitoring data: she said 165 students exited services in the last two years and are being monitored to ensure continued progress. Mandy explained the annual WIDA assessment window and the district’s need for interim…
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