Bilingual program meets testing standards

Bilingual program meets testing standards
Last night district Bilingual Coordinator Diana Erickson reported to school board members the district received notification its Bilingual Program earned "Yes" for all three Annual Measurement of Achievement Objectives (AMAOs). These are the standards by which the state and federal government measure the effectiveness of the bilingual program.

Erickson said the program's success is attributed to many factors including the three tier Response to Intervention model which ensures students' needs are met by monitoring and adjusting instruction. Teachers are utilizing our OASIS data system to effectively monitor student progress and provide instruction based on that data. They also have implemented systematic teaching routines that smooth the transition from Spanish instruction to English instruction.

"We will continue to build on these initiatives to ensure that our English Language Learners continue to acquire proficiency in English and achieve success," Erickson said.