{"id":35086,"date":"2026-01-23T09:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/NorthwoodHillsES\/?p=35086"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:39:08","slug":"new-to-2026-27-language-learning-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/NorthwoodHillsES\/new-to-2026-27-language-learning-program\/","title":{"rendered":"New to 2026-27 Language Learning Program","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Language Learning Program Coming to Northwood Hills&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pathways:<\/strong> <br><strong>Two-Way Dual Language for students in grades Pre-K and Kinder and First.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Upon applying, Pre-K, Kinder, and first-grade students will be selected to NWH\u2019s Two-Way Dual Language Pathway through a lottery-based program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Apply here: <a href=\"https:\/\/risd.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4MN7l9aH7JgZmu\">https:\/\/risd.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4MN7l9aH7JgZmu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Application will close on March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>General Education with Spanish Connection Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Spanish Connection program is an enrichment class that provides <strong>all K \u2013 6 students enrolled in general education at NWH<\/strong> an opportunity to build a strong foundation in conversational Spanish through explicit instruction in the areas of listening and speaking. 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