School dual language programs to merge

As part of Clovis Municipal Schools’ facilities master plan, the Dual Language Program at Lockwood Elementary and James Bickley, along with students at La Casita, would become one at La Casita Elementary.

With the proposed transition of Lockwood Elementary becoming an early childhood center, those in the dual language program would merge with those at James Bickley in the same program at La Casita.

According to CMS’ plan, The Center for Teaching for Biliteracy will assist with merging the two programs and develop a common language allocation plan.

• One Elementary Language and Content Allocation Plan which is claimed to be more cohesive for parents’ understanding.

Also, combining Bilingual certified teachers will allow for easier grade level professional learning communities to work together.

Instructional resources and Bilingual instructional staff will be centrally located.