Spanish literacy begins in preschool with an environment that supports biliteracy development. Students are often able to learn to read more quickly in Spanish than in English due to it being more phonetically consistent with fewer irregularities. This increases their self confidence and furthers their understanding of - and enthusiasm for - language and literature.

We use programs such as Level Learning and other resources such as Senderos to help us collect students' data and identify each student's reading or writing level. Level Learning provides visualization of real-time data in alignment with the Common Core Standards and the ACTFL Performance Descriptors. Students have access to the reading materials that match their level and practice their reading comprehension skills. Through the reading comprehension questions, teachers are able to identify the areas in which students have difficulty and tailor instruction to improve each child individually.

Our students are provided the opportunity to take the AP Spanish Language and Culture test in Grade 7 or 8, enabling them to earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

Once students enter the workforce, Spanish bilingualism and biliteracy open a world of opportunities. According to the most recent Korn/Ferry International Quarterly Executive Recruiter Index, multilingual executives have a clear competitive advantage, especially when it comes to job recruitment in the United States.