A family primarily speaking Spanish wants their child to develop English skills. What should the school administrator provide to the parents?

Providing details regarding primary language development improving secondary skills is the correct approach because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining and developing the child's first language—Spanish—in order to support their English language acquisition. Research has shown that when children have a strong foundation in their primary language, they are more capable of successfully learning a second language. This information can reassure parents that nurturing their child's Spanish skills will not hinder but rather facilitate their learning of English.

While suggesting English-only programs or immersion programs may focus solely on English without acknowledging the value of the child's primary language, this approach may not fully align with the family's needs or beliefs about bilingual education. Recommendations for after-school English classes could be helpful, but they may not address the holistic development of the child’s language skills as effectively as promoting the interplay between both languages. Thus, focusing on how primary language development positively impacts the learning of a second language is a more comprehensive and supportive solution for the family.