Puyallup School District
Spanish-Dual Language Education Information Sessions for 2026-27 School Year
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Are you interested in learning more about Spanish Dual Language Education in the Puyallup School District? If so, you are invited to join an upcoming Spanish-Dual Language Informational Session, where you will learn more about the PSD Spanish-Dual Language Program for students in grades K-8 for the 2026-27 school year.
Informational Sessions
In-Person
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Karshner Elementary, 1328 8th Ave NW, Puyallup, WA 98371, 6 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Dessie F. Evans Elementary, 7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375, 6 to 7 p.m.
Virtual
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Microsoft Teams Link, Noon to 1 p.m.
Which Schools Will Offer the PSD Dual Language Program?
- Dessie F. Evans and Karshner Elementary - Grades K-6
- Aylen Junior High - Grades 7-8
Save The Enrollment Date
Enrollment for the 2026-27 PSD Dual Language Program opens on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- Kindergarten - Open to both English and Spanish-speaking families.
- Grades 1-8 - Open to Spanish-speaking families depending on classroom space and the student's Spanish-language proficiency level based on a required interview and evaluation.
More About Dual Language Education
The Puyallup School District is among a select number of school districts offering dual language education at the elementary school level. Dual language education is the most effective way for a student to learn another language.
At this time, both Karshner Elementary and Dessie Evans Elementary host Spanish-Dual language education.
Spanish Dual Language Education is designed so that students are:
- Biliterate: Able to speak, read and write at advanced levels in both English and Spanish reflective of their age.
- Bicultural: Able to be more flexible, process perspectives from multiple viewpoints, and more easily make cross-cultural connections.
- Academically Oriented: Able to perform at or above same grade level peers in academic subjects as well as standardized assessments.
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