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Why Choose a Bilingual Program

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2026 Bilingual Program Enrollment Fair

For families exploring a bilingual school option for 2026–27

Help your child learn their academic skills in English and Spanish! Your child will be set up to earn the Seal of Biliteracy for being fully bilingual and biliterate in both languages.

Seats are available at every grade level (K3–12) for the 2026–27 school year. Attend our enrollment fair to talk to school staff members and learn more about MPS's bilingual offerings.

Event Information

Date/Time

Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Location

H.W. Longfellow School Gymnasium
2110 W. Scott St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Participating MPS Schools

  • Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA; K3–8)

  • Allen-Field School (K3–5)

  • Anna F. Doerfler School (K3–5)
  • Forest Home Avenue School (K3–5)
  • La Escuela Fratney (K3–6)
  • Greenfield Bilingual School (K4–8)
  • Alexander Hamilton High School (9–12)
  • Albert E. Kagel School (K4–8)
  • Lincoln Avenue School (K3–5)
  • H.W. Longfellow School (K3–8)
  • Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School (K4–8)
  • Riverside University High School (9–12)
  • Rogers Street Academy (K4–8)
  • South Division High School (9–12)
  • Escuela Vieau (K3–8)

 

Enrollment at the Lau Compliance Center

The Lau Compliance Center at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) supports the enrollment of students who qualify for a bilingual dual language program (Spanish speakers) or an English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Staff members at the Lau Compliance Center work with families to enroll children who speak any home language other than English. The center provides the following:

  • Spanish eligibility testing for bilingual one-way and two-way programs
  • English proficiency assessment to determine eligibility for ESL services
  • Spanish-speaking staff to provide enrollment assistance
  • Language Line Services for families who speak other languages
  • Guidance requested by schools for students between the ages of five and 20

The Lau Compliance Center is located at MPS Central Services (5225 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208). To make an appointment at the center, please call (414) 475-8525.