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Norfolk Public Schools highlights English‑learner supports serving students across 17 languages
Summary
District ELL teachers and students presented an overview of services and classroom practices, reporting 340 identified English‑learner students across the district and examples of classroom strategies and newcomer supports.
Norfolk Public Schools’ English language learner (ELL) team presented to the Board Wednesday evening, describing districtwide services for students identified as English learners and showcasing classroom examples from elementary through high school.
Beth Shaner, speaking for the district ELL team, said Norfolk Public Schools serves 340 ELL students who speak 17 languages and stressed that ELL instruction focuses on both…
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