Updated 2/4/18
2017-18 School Programming: Salish School of Spokane offers Salish language immersion instruction to children aged 2 to 12 years old beginning on September 5, 2017 and running until August 8, 2018.
Ages Served: We offer a junior preschool class for children 2 to 3 years old, two preschool/ECEAP classes for children 3–4 years old, a combined K1 class for 5 and 6 year olds, and a combined elementary class for children aged 6 to 12 years.
School Hours: Salish School of Spokane offers Salish language immersion instruction from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm (4:00 pm for elementary), Monday thru Friday excluding professional development days, holidays and winter, spring, June, and summer breaks. We offer before and after school care from 7:30-9:00 am and 3:30-5:30 pm for families who want or need additional care and Salish education for their children.
Community Language Classes: Salish School of Spokane offers free Salish language classes for parents and the community. We currently offer the following classes:
Wednesday evenings: Beginning and Intermediate Colville
Salish. Dinner at 5:30, class from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Childcare
is provided for parents attending class;
Thursday evenings: Beginning Spokane Salish and Intermediate Colville Salish. Dinner at 5:30, class from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Childcare provided for parents attending class;
Saturday mornings: Beginning Colville Salish. Continental breakfast provided. Class from 9:00 to 11:30 am every Saturday (except for holiday weekends and school breaks). Childcare is provided for parents attending class.
Anyone interested in learning is welcome at these free community classes
Curriculum Development: Salish School of Spokane develops Salish language books and curriculum materials for adults and children, and also assists other organizations to develop Native language books and curriculum materials.