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Woodburn School District Multilingual Programs

A teacher points to a calendar while a young student and several other children watch in a classroom filled with educational posters.
Young girls in white dresses and paper headbands perform on a stage against a plain green and blue background.
A group of musicians in matching maroon outfits pose with guitars and flutes against a backdrop of blue stadium bleachers.

Our Pre-K - 12 instructional programs and services offer multiple languages and pathways tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students.

Dual Language Programs: Spanish Two-Way Bilingual Immersion and Russian Heritage Language

Woodburn School District values multilingualism and the opportunity it affords students to connect with other cultures, be more open-minded, and feel more connected to the world. Multilingualism creates a shared sense of purpose, and students develop empathy for understanding their world.

WSD provides dual language programs for all students and families who wish to participate, from pre-kindergarten through graduation. Approximately 70% of our student body is currently enrolled in one of our Dual Language Programs. We believe that beyond the cultural importance of bilingualism, these skills give our WSD students a significant advantage in their future by opening up more career opportunities. 

For more information on the Dual Language Programs, click here: Spanish-English or Russian-English

English Language Program: In this program, students receive all instruction in English, with the option of learning a world language as an elective in middle school or high school if they choose. For more information on the English Program, click here

Newcomer Program: Our program is designed to provide essential support for students who are new to the county, helping them succeed academically and socially. The Newcomer Program is housed at Valor Middle School and Woodburn High School, where students receive additional assistance during their first two years. With tailored classes and dedicated support, we help students adjust to their new learning environment while building the skills they need to thrive. Our goal is to ensure every newcomer feels welcomed, supported and ready to succeed in their academic journey.

English Language Development: English Language Development services are designed to support English language acquisition and are a legal requirement for students who qualify for services. For information, please click here

Women in colorful traditional dresses walk down a street in front of a residential building and a %22Wood Park Terrace%22 sign.
Children stand behind a row of colorful, hand-painted wooden cutting boards in a classroom setting.
A group of women in traditional folk dresses sing from folders in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop and colorful posters in the background.
A woman and a young girl read a children's book together while sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom filled with bookshelves and bins.
A performer in a blue outfit leads a crowd of children and adults in a gymnasium with basketball hoops and large windows in the background.
Women in traditional blue dresses dance with ornate shawls in a room decorated with snowflakes and blue curtains.
A group of eight diverse young people stand side-by-side in the foreground against a blue wall decorated with a string of international flags in the background.
Three children in traditional folk costumes dance in the foreground against a background of a fence, a flag, and a banner.
A group of children in traditional Mexican folk costumes perform on a stage under a large white tent with a crowd watching in the background.
Women in colorful traditional dresses parade down a residential street lined with green trees and houses.
A family of four stands together in the foreground against a backdrop of a community center room with a blue wall and a table.
A young woman reads a Minecraft book to a young girl in a classroom filled with educational posters and another student working in the background.
Three young dancers in colorful traditional folk dresses and a boy in a white shirt perform in a spacious hall with spectators in the background.
Six girls in colorful traditional Mexican dresses and a child in a charro outfit perform in a school hall with spectators and a blue table in the background.
Seven students stand in a row holding certificates in a room with a blue wall and a glass-paneled door in the background.
People play traditional drums in the foreground while a crowd of onlookers watches in a school-like setting in the background.
A young girl in a Minnie Mouse shirt plays with colorful counting blocks on a table in a classroom.
Four young women in traditional and floral dresses stand together in the foreground, with one holding a microphone and others presenting decorated cakes, set against a background of snowy white Christmas trees.
Three boys with skeleton face paint and shirts stand in the foreground of a classroom with a person in a feathered headdress behind them.
Children in colorful feathered costumes and face paint dance on a polished gymnasium floor in front of a seated audience and a basketball hoop.
A couple in traditional Mexican attire dances in the foreground against a background of a room decorated with colorful papel picado banners.
A group of dancers in vibrant, traditional Mexican attire perform on a polished gymnasium floor against a backdrop of school walls and a basketball hoop.
Colorful Russian nesting dolls and floral-patterned bowls sit on a purple tablecloth in front of a plain brown wall.
Families and children dance and socialize on a wooden gymnasium floor, with a large crowd of spectators gathered in the background.
A person wearing a vibrant yellow and red feathered headdress and leopard-print clothing stands before a wall decorated with colorful sugar skull artwork.
A group of young children sit attentively on a gym floor in the foreground, while other students and adults are visible in the blurred background of a large room.
A woman in a traditional embroidered dress holds a colorful butterfly craft next to another woman in a blue shirt, with a school gymnasium in the background.
A group of diverse elementary students and their male teacher pose for a photo in a classroom with educational posters and whiteboards in the background.
A group of people stand in a hallway talking to two women seated behind a blue table decorated with flags, with a colorful %22Welcome%22 banner hanging on the wall in the background.
A teacher and four young students sit around a blue table working on activities in a classroom with educational posters on the wall.
Five graduates in blue gowns and caps smile while holding diplomas in the foreground against a backdrop of a clear sky and distant trees.
A group of musicians in traditional attire perform on a wooden gym floor, with spectators seated in blue bleachers in the background.
Six graduates in blue caps and gowns hold diplomas in the foreground of a sports field with a red banner and trees in the background.
Two smiling women wearing matching %22Encanto%22 t-shirts stand in the foreground against a background of colorful balloons and a tropical-themed backdrop.
Three people pose together in the foreground, two wearing inflatable Dalmatian costumes and one in a spotted black-and-white outfit, set against a background of white and black balloons.
A group of actors in various period costumes poses on a stage set with simple walls and a central arched doorway.
Colorful heart-shaped artworks hang from strings in the foreground against a white educational poster about the history of Loteria art in the background.
Three students wearing safety goggles work with woodworking tools in a workshop filled with equipment and supplies.
Three young girls in traditional white Mexican dresses with colorful embroidery dance in the foreground, while other children and a woman stand in a gymnasium background.
A woman shows a piece of paper to a man and two children gathered around a table in a room with blue cabinets.
Three women wearing traditional colorful Mayan clothing and medals stand in the foreground of an indoor gymnasium.

For questions related to the WSD Language Programs, please contact one of our District language program coordinators:

Alexandra Kichatov akichatov@woodburnsd.org English/Russian

Becky Mendez bmendez@woodburnsd.org English/Spanish

Keri Mickalson kmickalson@woodburnsd.org English/Spanish