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Isle of Wight school officials describe English learner services: 80 EL students, 15 home languages and expanded family engagement
Summary
District officials told the board the EL population includes roughly 80 students (about 60 receiving services), representing 15 languages; staff described family-engagement nights, a WHRO literacy van event and supports including translators, language-line services and student advocates.
Isle of Wight County Schools staff on June 12 briefed the school board on the district’s English Learner (EL) program, reporting roughly 80 students identified as EL with about 60 actively receiving services delivered by three EL teachers across the division.
The presentation described 15 different home languages in the county, the challenge of language barriers in school settings, and the program’s strengths: resilience, adaptability and contributions to classrooms. Staff said seven students exited EL services this year after taking the WIDA access…
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