English Learners: Carthage R9 School District currently has an ESL program that serves approximately 1,200 English Language Learners. 98% of the students are from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. The department employs 24 full-time ESL specialists and 7 paraprofessionals who work directly with students and teachers. We have 2 full-time EL instructional coaches who work with teachers and administrators to develop quality instructional and professional development plans. Our district also has one full-time district ESL coordinator who oversees the ESL curriculum and programming.
Dual Immersion: Additionally, the district offers a two-way Spanish-English Immersion program where instruction is given in both Spanish and English with the goal that students become academically proficient in all subjects in both languages. Approximately half of the students in the program are Spanish language-learners, meaning they do not have Spanish language proficiency when they enter the program. As of the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year the program is offered in grades K-7, as a strand in one elementary, two intermediate schools, and the jr. high school. Additional information can be found on the district website at: https://www.carthagetigers.org/domain/77
Dual Immersion: Additionally, the district offers a two-way Spanish-English Immersion program where instruction is given in both Spanish and English with the goal that students become academically proficient in all subjects in both languages. Approximately half of the students in the program are Spanish language-learners, meaning they do not have Spanish language proficiency when they enter the program. As of the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year the program is offered in grades K-7, as a strand in one elementary, two intermediate schools, and the jr. high school. Additional information can be found on the district website at: https://www.carthagetigers.org/domain/77