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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MCPS understands just how successful and sought after the OWI programs are. OWI keeps a lot of families in the system that would go private without it. OWI has stood the test of time and is a huge accomplishment and source of pride for MCPS. It would be amazing to offer it in every region and I would love to support that effort. Much better and more likely option than ending a super successful and beloved program of 50 years! [/quote]

I wonder how possible it would be to offer in every region. It probably could happen most easily if they offered one language per region, but that seems like it could cause controversy. I am very in favor of the programs (especially Spanish) being spread out a little more equally across the county.

I wouldn’t say the program keeps too many families at MCPS. There are less than 300 spots offered each year and many families can’t afford private school.

I agree that these programs (generally) are a huge success and a highlight of MCPS. I wish they could offer more spots .[/quote]
Are there a lot of credentialed language teachers available?[/quote]

Maybe Spanish is something they could do.  We are at French Immersion at Sligo Creek and based on how difficult it seems to be to find French subs, I can't imagine that they would have enough credentialed French teachers to expand the program further even though I would support this.  A couple of the teachers went through the program themselves![/quote]

I agree with this and I think expanding Spanish is extremely worthwhile and could help fill demand across the board.  Many people apply to these programs because they want a language and ideally a language program close to their house, but aren't super committed to a specific language (but Spanish is obviously the most popular).  I suspect that if they expanded Spanish seats they could meet demand and still have enough French and Chinese seats for people really set on that language.  (I also think they could try running the lottery with a ranking system so people got their first still available choice, or something like that!)[/quote]

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