taff at Highline Public Schools is seeking input from students and community members in developing a long-term plan for ensuring every student in the class of 2026 will graduate bilingual and biliterate.
 
The public is invited to participate in a series of community meetings and an online survey. 
 
"We value community input to shape our action plan," said Bernard Koontz, Language Learning and Teacher Development Executive Director. "Our programming for biliteracy has grown significantly over the last few years. Dual Language programs have expanded, and World Language programming continues to get stronger. However, to reach our 2026 goal, we need to do more to ensure that all students learn to read and write in two languages."
 
Do you have ideas for strengthening bilingual education in Highline? Join the conversation and invite others to participate. 
 
Open Community Meetings:
 
Meetings will begin with a presentation, followed by a group conversation. 
 
Tuesday, January 25 
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Highline Public Schools
Central Office - North Classroom
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW
Burien WA 98166  
 
Tuesday, February 2
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Highline Public Schools
Central Office - Boardroom
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW
Burien WA 98166  
 
Community members can also share their thoughts in this short online survey. The survey is open through February 5.  

 This input, along with data from community and student focus groups and feedback from staff and principals, will be shared in a report to the School Board on March 16.
 
If you have additional input or questions about the process, please email Language.Learning@highlineschools.org.