MISSION:

It is the mission of the English Learner Department is to ensure high, rigorous standards for English learners and to encourage authentic parent involvement in their child’s education and their school’s governance.

Objectives

• Increase awareness of the role of language and culture in learning.
• Promote research-based, best practices and instructional strategies for use with English learners.
• Encourage authentic parent involvement in their child’s education.
• Provide and promote professional development opportunities.
• Develop cultural competence.
• Advocate bilingualism and Biliteracy.
• Foster an environment appreciative of diversity and intolerant of racism.