Dual Language, Two-way Immersion Program
Charles County Public Schools will open a lottery application for a limited number of seats in the dual language, two-way immersion program at Arthur Middleton Elementary School from Jan. 5 to Feb. 8, 2026. There are 25 seats available in kindergarten, and additional seats may be available in first and second grade, depending on enrollment numbers. These spaces will be available at the start of the 2026-2027 school year and are for students who are not zoned for Middleton.
Parent and Community Information Meeting
Parent Information Night Recording
Presentation
What is a lottery?
- An opportunity to enroll your child in the program even if they are not zoned for Middleton.
- The lottery is:
- Random.
- For kindergarten and first and second grade students.
- Parents must apply for children to be a part of the lottery.
- Two lottery categories by language:
- English / Other Non-Spanish.
- Spanish.
How to Apply
- Lottery application window is Jan. 5 - Feb. 8, 2026 for both categories.
- Lottery application will be available on the Middleton website and CCBOE.com.
- Lottery will take place on Feb. 11, 2026.
- Parents will be notified by email on or before Feb. 20, 2026 of acceptance or waitlist, and of the next steps.
Eligibility
- All students who will be in kindergarten - second grade in school year 2026 - 2027 may apply.
- Second grade students must meet Spanish proficiency requirements in March 2026 to confirm enrollment.
- Public and non-public students.
- Enrolling for school year 2026-2027.
- Two lottery categories by language.
- English / Other Non-Spanish.
- Spanish.
- Two lottery categories by language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dual Language Two-Way Immersion?
It is an educational program that delivers grade-level content instruction in two languages, English and Spanish. The program begins in early childhood and lasts for a minimum of six years. The goal of a dual language immersion program is for students to be bilingual and biliterate rather than just fluent in English.
What are the benefits of Dual Language Two-Way Immersion for English Learners?
The U.S. Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition identified several areas of learning in which multilingualism benefits students. This includes improved learning in various subjects, comparable or higher achievement of students in dual language programs as compared to their peers, increased levels of creativity, and promotes higher levels of abstract thought and reasoning.
Why did CCPS create this program?
The launch of the program is part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation’s focal area to accelerate the achievement of English learners.
Additionally, priority two of the CCPS Strategic Plan focuses on the expansion of access and opportunities for all students to better prepare them for post-graduation.
The program started in August 2024 at Arthur Middleton Elementary School
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) launched its first dual language, two-way immersion program at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
The first two grade levels to participate include both prekindergarten and kindergarten students. These students will receive instruction in two languages – English and Spanish – throughout their elementary school years.
After the launch of the program, the next grade level will be added each school year. The program will fully be implemented at Middleton at the start of the 2029-2030 school year. With the start of the 2029-2030 school year, all students who attend Middleton will participate in the program.
Dual Language Program at Middleton, Visit 1
Dual Language Program at Middleton, Visit 2
Dual Language Program at Middleton, Visit 3
Dual Language Program at Middleton, Visit 4
Watch the program presentation at the Board of Education Meeting on Feb. 14, 2023
Presentation at the Board of Education Meeting on Feb. 14, 2023
