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District reports rising English‑learner enrollment, updates on world‑language and biliteracy programs
Summary
District staff reported growth in English‑learner enrollment and described world‑language program activity, including steady Seal of Biliteracy participation, a new Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute participant and outreach initiatives.
Anand, a district staff member overseeing professional development, world languages and English as a new language (ENL), told the board the district is now servicing about 298 English‑learners, an increase of roughly 20 students from the prior year. He said the district recorded 79 qualified new entrants since July 1 and 45 since Sept. 1; more than half of those recent enrollees were at proficiency levels 1 or 2 and thus require the highest level of ENL support.
“The profile of the English language learner is changing,” Anand said, noting the district now serves students speaking 26 languages…
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