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The only program of its kind in Northern California, the Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program (JBBP) is a Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) program, integrating instruction by native Japanese speaking Sensei with a rigorous core curriculum taught in English by credentialed teachers. Founded in 1973 and at Rosa Parks since 2006, the result is a truly unique and rich learning experience – marked by academic excellence and proficiency in a second language* – in an environment that promotes community, diversity, and positive values.
The Parent Teacher Community Council (PTCC) of JBBP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Its purpose: to advance the mission of JBBP to preserve and share the legacy of Japanese language and culture for future generations. This includes subsidizing the salaries of "Sensei" and related professional and curricular development, as well as funding Japanese cultural events, supplies, textbooks, and related program expenses. It also serves the vital role of engaging families and the community as partners in the education of its students.
