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The ELL Department within the Saint Paul Public Schools

Office of Academics

The ELL Department is part of the Office of Academics. This office serves as an umbrella for the district’s birth to adult education services.

The office is comprised of eight departments/programs and four executive directors of education (two elementary, one middle grades, and one high school)

These four executive directors are responsible for providing direction, curriculum, and instructional support to 50 elementary schools of which two are K-8 schools, eight middle schools, seven high schools, and one K-12 school.

The eight departments/programs provide complementary and supplemental educational services to schools. These departments/programs include:

English Language Learners Department

The ELL Department provides service at all sites within SPPS.  We have approximately 250 licensed ELL Teachers and 105 Bilingual Educational Assistants that work with ELL students.

The Saint Paul Public Schools main website maintains a several directories (the same link is also on the right side of the screen) that can assist you in finding the staff information that you need. 

Collaboration - Working with other Departments

The ELL Department works very closely with a variety of other departments to complete our work.  We are very fortunate to receive strong support from other areas that support our success.  We couldn't do what we do without their efforts!

The Saint Paul Public Schools main website maintains a several directories (the same link is also on the right side of the screen) that can assist you in finding the information that you need. 

That same information is provided and annotated below:
Schools
On-line directory with contact information for all schools and school sites (elementary, middle/juniorsenior high schools and area learning centersThis page also has lists of schools divided by neighborhood schools and magnet/citywide schools.  There is also a downloadable pdf map of school locations. 

Staff
Search for employee contact information by name or office location.

Departments and Offices
On-line directory including contact information for all programs, offices and departments.

Administrative Staff Directory
Organization chart of administrative office staff and departments

Education Acronym Reference Guide
A guide to common education-related acronyms.

Where can I find information? - Commonly Used links to other departments

Below is a list of Departments and Programs that  routinely work with closely with ELL: