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Board adopts updated English-learner instruction policy after public debate over bilingual programs
Summary
Trustees approved an updated board policy on English learner instruction (BP 6174). Public commenters were split: one speaker urged quicker transition to English, others and several trustees defended bilingual and dual-language approaches and asked for more data comparisons.
The Pajaro Valley Unified board adopted an updated English-learner instruction board policy (BP 6174) at its June 25 meeting after a public debate that highlighted contrasting views about bilingual instruction.
Chrissy/Christy Mlan, the district director of equity, state and federal programs, presented the second read and said there had been no substantive changes since the first reading. The policy lays out district approaches…
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