English Language Learners
ELL Department Mission
Provide a premier education for language learners, with long-range goals for:
- Language proficiency
- Strong foundations
- Community engagement
- Collaborative success
ELL Department Vision
Imagine every student
- proficient in at least two languages, with a strong foundation in academic knowledge, communication skills and cultural understanding
- proud of their own cultural heritage, with a clear appreciation for the many cultures which compose the richness of our community
- challenged, supported and inspired to graduate to something great
Imagine every family
- welcomed in a language they understand, by staff who embrace the wealth of diversity within our schools
- empowered with the knowledge and tools to nurture their children’s educational efforts
- sharing their cultural heritage with the students, families and staff that make up our school district community
Imagine our community
- stronger for the gifts that we collectively contribute to the education of our children
- richer in well-prepared, linguistically diverse and culturally proficient graduates
- prepared to create a bright future together