Bilingualism in BVSD

BVSD’s CLDE Department is driven by the following core beliefs:

• Equity serves as the foundation for our work.
• Partnerships and trust between educators and families are critical to student success.
• It is critical for educators to understand and honor the language acquisition process and implement best instructional practices to ensure student success.
• All students bring a wealth of linguistic and cultural experiences that contribute to and support their learning in BVSD.
• Educators must build upon students’ assets to ensure their educational success.  
• We believe all educators are teachers of language and impact the experience and success of emerging bilingual students.
• All students, educators, and families benefit from being part of a diverse learning community.