Language Learning Program Coming to Northwood Hills
Northwood Hills will offer a Language Learning Program starting next school year. The program will offer two pathways designed to expand access to Spanish enrichment opportunities, support biliteracy development, and strengthen academic outcomes for all students. The program is grounded in research and aligned to district goals around early literacy and student achievement.
Pathways:
Two-Way Dual Language for students in grades Pre-K and Kinder.
The enrichment and application-based program includes an equal number of native speakers of Spanish and native Speakers of English. Students will have the opportunity to become bi-literate, bilingual, and bicultural scholars. Instruction is provided in English and Spanish and language learning is integrated with content instruction as they progress through elementary years.
Upon applying, Pre-K and Kinder students will be selected to NWH’s Two-Way Dual Language Pathway through a lottery-based program.
Apply here: https://risd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4MN7l9aH7JgZmu
Application is open from February 5 – March 28, 2026.
General Education with Spanish Connection Program
The Spanish Connection program is an enrichment class that provides all K – 6 students enrolled in general education at NWH an opportunity to build a strong foundation in conversational Spanish through explicit instruction in the areas of listening and speaking. Students not enrolled at NWH who wish to participate in the Spanish Connection enrichment program must complete a school transfer request.
Students participating in the Spanish Connection offering will receive instruction in Spanish.
