Board expands dual-language program, emphasizing bilingual instruction for English learners
Trustees approved additional first-grade dual-language staff to continue a district commitment to bilingual programming; Dr. Jeff Gorman said dual language is an expansion to support ELL services, not a state mandate, and the program may develop waiting lists.
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The board approved hiring additional first-grade dual-language teacher(s) at Kent Primary School as part of an expansion of the district's dual-language program. Administrators said the expansion continues a multi-year commitment to bilingual instruction initiated before the current superintendent's tenure.
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