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