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We are Proud to be an Apple Distinguished School!
Discover how Biltmore Prep—an Apple Distinguished School—is empowering the next generation of global citizens. In this video, you’ll hear directly from our students, teachers, and leadership about our unique Dual Language Immersion program and how we use technology intentionally to foster student agency, creativity, and collaboration. At Biltmore Prep, we aren't just consuming information; we are raising biliterate scholars, adventurous learners, and solution seekers who are ready to make their mark on the world.
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BPA Apple Vid Final Draft.mp4Technology makes learning personalized, collaborative, and accessible for all students. Every member of our community understands that technology is not the goal—it’s the tool that helps us achieve our mission.
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"The Apple Learning Coach helped me create a Keynote lesson that actively engaged my kindergarten students in learning Spanish numbers. The combination of visuals and movement kept students engaged and supported their learning."
-BPA Teacher
Manuel Moreno
Apple Learning Coach
Technology Mentor Teacher
5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
"As an Apple Learning Coach, I work alongside teachers and students to integrate technology in meaningful ways that deepen learning and open up opportunities for creativity and collaboration—helping students communicate their thinking and express their understanding in authentic ways as they work together to solve real-world challenges."
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81% of students earn Spanish 1-2 or 3-4 high school credits by showing proficiency on the ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards the fulfillment of the two-year World Language requirements for high school students.
👁️ Vision
At BPA we nurture a community that collaborates to foster strong, confident leaders who are biliterate, adventurous, and solution seekers to compete in global markets.
• Biliterate Scholars: Learning is personalized to support students to learn, think, read, write, and speak in two languages, Spanish and English.
• Adventurous Learners: Creatively explore and connect with the community by engaging in real world learning experiences.
• Solution Seekers: Utilize critical thinking skills to collaborate and create innovative solutions to problems.
We prepare students to be biliterate as they transition to high school by providing daily content area instruction in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrating learning over time by designing digital, bilingual portfolios using Seesaw and Google Workspace for Education.
• Practicing language development using audio and video programs such as GarageBand.
• Practicing writing and grammar skills in Spanish and English by using digital resources like Keynote and Numbers.
We build strong leaders that acquire real world experiences that will help them compete in a global market.
• Exploring around the world using virtual reality through Nearpod.
• Demonstrating learning by creating podcasts and digital music assignments utilizing GarageBand.
• Collaborating to create digital, daily morning announcements and monthly assemblies using iMovie.
• Creating and globally sharing learning through video tutorials, presentations, and projects created within the iWork Suite.
We inspire students to continuously generate innovative solutions to solve problems.
• Collaborating with others to create common solutions using shared tools within Google Workspace for Education.
• Learning and educating others on social emotional learning skills using podcasts or informational videos utilizing GarageBand and iMovie,
• Advocating for student driven choice in tools and/or programs used to demonstrate and present learning including Apple Accessibility tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Biltmore Preparatory Academy become an Apple Distinguished School?
Biltmore Preparatory Academy was first invited to apply for designation as an Apple Distinguished School in 2018. The rigorous application process required teachers to earn Apple Teacher certification and included the development of a comprehensive Book highlighting the school’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and meaningful integration of technology to support student learning.
Following its initial recognition, BPA maintained the designation for two years before being invited to reapply in 2020 and again in 2022. After the 2022 recognition cycle, Apple extended the designation period from two years to three years. In Spring 2026, Biltmore Preparatory Academy was once again invited to apply for recognition as an Apple Distinguished School.
To earn the 2026 designation, BPA completed an extensive application process demonstrating:
The school has an established one-to-one device program
Staff members exhibit Innovative use of the Apple platform
Leadership and staff are proficient with iPad or Mac
The school leadership team advances the vision of learning in the school through continuous innovation.
For more information on Apple Distinguished Schools, visit the Apple Education Apple Distinguished Schools Website!
How are teachers supported in the use of instructional technology?
Site support from Biltmore Preparatory Academy's Technology Mentor Teacher: the technology mentor teacher supports teachers in the use of technology for teaching and learning. The technology mentor teacher is available to support teachers with the distribution and management of student iPads, planning for technology enhanced lessons, modeling of technology integration, and troublshooting.
District support from the Creighton School District Technology Integration Coach: the technology integration coach engages teachers in plan-observe-debrief cycles in which teachers increase their technological abilities with hands-on support in the classroom. The technology integration coach works alongside content coaches to align technology use to district and site initiatives.
Are students required to use the iPads all day?
No, the technology is a tool to support high-quality teaching and learning! Student iPads are used intentionally and deliberatly to enhance learning experiences and provide students with more creative and flexible learning opportunities. Technology is leveraged at Biltmore Preparatory Academy to make learning accessible for all students. Student collaboration and communication is the focus of instruction.
At Biltmore Prep, we lead with our voices in two languages, create with purpose, and collaborate, ready to make our mark on the world!
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