Concerning dual language in early learning and K-12 education.
Summary
Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer the K-12 dual language (DL) grant program to grow capacity for DL programs in the common schools and in state-tribal compact schools.
Specifies that the OSPI must facilitate DL learning cohorts for, and provide technical assistance and support to, school districts and state-tribal compact schools establishing or expanding DL programs.
Directs the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to administer and oversee the bilingual educator initiative to recruit, mentor, prepare, and financial support bilingual high school students to become future bilingual teachers and counselors.
Requires the OSPI and the PESB to submit, by December 1, 2019, a combined report to the Legislature that details the successes, best practices, lessons learned, and outcomes of the grant programs.
Requires the Department of Early Learning to work with community partners to support outreach and education for parents and families around the benefits of native language development and retention, as well as the benefits of DL learning, create culturally responsive resources on DL learning, and support DL learning communities for teachers and coaches.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1445), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗