This project aims to explore how parents in dual immersion programs conceptualize their needs and how their social environment influences the identification and articulation of these needs. While community needs assessments typically focus on identifying essential resources, fewer studies examine how individuals perceive their needs, particularly in the context of dual immersion programs, which often face under-resourced academic conditions but are socioeconomically diverse. Using a mixed-methods approach, my project focuses on developing a community needs assessments with parents/guardians of children in dual immersion programs. I will be presenting on my pilot project which is composed of 3 families from the dual immersion program. My presentation will show how social context influences the way parents understand and request resources, shedding light on the interplay between personal and institutional needs. These findings will inform the larger research project and support practices and policies to better address the needs of families in dual immersion programs.
