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Superintendent: survey shows strong parent interest in dual‑immersion Spanish program; inaugural cohort planned for fall 2026
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Sahakian told the board a TK parent survey indicated about 80% of respondents expressed strong interest in launching a dual‑immersion Spanish program; staff aim to open an inaugural cohort at Little Owls Learning Center in fall 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Sahakian told trustees the district's dual‑immersion Spanish interest survey produced a strong response and that staff are working toward launching an inaugural cohort in fall 2026 at the Little Owls Learning Center.
"With 80% of our parents who responded are very interested in enrolling their child," Dr. Sahakian said, describing the top reasons parents cited as bilingual skill development, enhanced future career opportunities and connecting with a diverse community. She said district staff are assembling the necessary elements for implementation and will announce the inaugural cohort plan when ready.
The superintendent framed the proposal as goal‑driven community engagement work connected to the district’s broader strategic plan. Trustees asked follow‑up procedural questions during the superintendent's report but did not take formal action on the proposal at the meeting.
