Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Riverhead district reports surge in English‑learner enrollment, expands bilingual supports
Summary
Riverhead Central School District presented data showing a decade‑long increase in English language learners to 2,113 students, described program expansions (dual language, Bridges programs), staffing shifts for newcomer/SIFE support, and outlined state‑mandated assessments and parent engagement efforts.
Dr. Emily Sands, director of English and language services for the Riverhead Central School District, told the board on Oct. 29 that the district’s population of English language learners has climbed sharply and the district is expanding supports to meet that growth.
"Over the past decade, this number has surged by 207%, growing from 688 E and L students to our current count of 2,113," Dr. Sands said, citing district records. She said enrollment rose about 10% over the last five years.
The presentation explained the district’s identification and assessment process for multilingual learners,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
