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Stoughton Public Schools reports growth in multilingual learners, pilots Portuguese literacy
Summary
District multilingual director Amy Qualey told the School Committee that Stoughton has about 600 English learners (roughly 700 recorded in state SIMS as of Oct. 1) and is piloting Portuguese literacy instruction at the middle-school level; the district noted a 54% growth in ELs since 2020 and used Title III funds for extended-day supports and teacher training.
Amy Qualey, the district’s multilingual director, told the School Committee on Dec. 2 that Stoughton Public Schools is serving roughly 600 students identified as English learners and former English learners, with state SIMS data showing about 700 as of Oct. 1. She said enrollment remains high despite the district’s recent shelter closures and that Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Spanish are the top languages spoken by multilingual students.
Qualey said the district uses the WIDA screener to identify students and follows the state mandate that students entering midyear be screened promptly (qualifying timelines were noted as 10 days for midyear entry and 30 days at the start of the year).…
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