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District credits San Miguel’s Juntos program with bilingual gains and enrollment growth
Summary
Superintendent highlighted San Miguel’s Juntos Spanish-immersion program, noting growth to about 367 students since 2020 and improved Spanish reading proficiencies in 2023–24; trustees asked staff how to measure program effectiveness across grades.
Superintendent Dr. Dean reported the district continues to see positive outcomes from the Juntos Spanish-immersion program at San Miguel, including measurable increases in Spanish reading proficiency and steady enrollment gains.
“Of course, they starting with the Hoffman award they got in 22–23,” Dr. Dean said while summarizing successes. He noted that the district has grown the program and served roughly 367 students from 2020 through April (year not specified), and described the program as focused on biliteracy and cross-cultural competence.
Board members asked staff how the district will evaluate program effectiveness over time and how to support articulation to middle and high schools. The board also discussed the potential for satellite or hub models to expand successful strands of the Juntos program to other campuses but did not commit to a specific expansion strategy at this meeting.
Public speakers complimented the program during comment and urged continued district support and partnerships that can expand hands-on and field-trip opportunities tied to program learning goals.
