The Spanish Dual Language Immersion is a unique educational program offered at Meadows Elementary that builds student bilingualism and biliteracy in two languages.

The Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program integrates native English speaking and English language learning Spanish speaking students in the same classroom. The teacher provides academic instruction through two languages, one of which is the primary language of each group (Spanish and English). Students continue to learn standards-based content while they become fluent in two languages; linguistically and academically.

The goals of each program include:

Students will:

Who can participate?
The program will be enrolling children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023. Children must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023, to be eligible. 

Do you have to live within the Franklin-McKinley School District area to enroll your child?
No. Children do not need to live within the Franklin-McKinley School District boundaries to participate. Priority will be given to children living within the District boundaries. However, families with children who live outside the District boundaries can submit a transfer request with their District of residence to enroll their child in this program.