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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No doubt the county is flying by the seat of their pants with the new dual immersion programs. If it doesn’t show to be effective in improving test scores for key populations, I wouldn’t count on it to continue.

Schools and teachers seem to handle parent volunteers in different ways. Classroom volunteers are probably the least wanted. Offer to photocopy or help with decorating hallway areas. [/quote]

This school doesn't want any volunteers even for photocopying or hall decorating.

I think they will continue it as it is something parents want. [b] I would think its better to have an 45 minute daily instruction for all kids in the school/county in elementary school than full immersion so all kids can get some language studies in. [/b] I wouldn't count on it continuing to Newport Mills.  [/quote]

I'm an OTES parent and kind of agree with this- especially in an area with so many native Spanish speakers, ALL elementary students should get some exposure.  They are a sponge at this age. The program at OTES is wonderful, but will not be easily replicated across the district as it is difficult to find enough teachers. MCPS is setting up a system such that a segment of the student population will be very proficient in a second language by middle school while the rest of the student population will have had no instruction at all.[/quote]

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