ASL Dual Language Kindergarten Informational Sessions (2026–27)

Puyallup School District is hosting two ASL Dual Language Kindergarten Information Sessions for families interested for the 2026-27 school year. These sessions are open to elementary families districtwide, including families currently in preschool or birth-to-3 programs who are planning ahead.

No registration is required, just join us!

Session Details

• What: ASL Dual Language Kindergarten Information Session
• Who: Families of students entering kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year
• Where: Kessler Center - 1501 39th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98373
• When:
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday March 19, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

About the ASL Dual Language Program

The ASL Dual Language Program offers a bilingual learning environment where students develop communication and early literacy skills using  American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

The program serves:

• Students with Deaf or hard-of-hearing family members
• Deaf and hard-of-hearing students
• Hearing students whose families are interested in bilingual learning

Instruction emphasizes language development, inclusion, and strong family-school connections.

What Families Will Learn

• How Kindergarten enrollment works for the 2026–27 school year
• Who is eligible for the ASL Dual Language Program
• What a typical kindergarten classroom experience looks like
• Key enrollment steps and timelines

Who Should Attend

• Families with children entering kindergarten in 2026–27
• Families currently enrolled in preschool programs
• Families connected to birth-to-three early learning services
• Any elementary family interested in ASL and bilingual education

Accessibility

• ASL interpreters will be available
• Children are welcome to attend