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District presents multilingual services update as part of Strategy 2.2
Joliet Township High School District 204 Board of Education · January 21, 2026
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Summary
The district reported progress on multilingual services supporting about 1,500 students (167 newcomers), including a newcomer literacy course, additional instructional coaching, ESL endorsement cohorts, co‑teaching models and family engagement work such as Alianza de Padres.
District administrators briefed the board on multilingual services and supports aligned with Strategy 2.2.
Medio Palasz, director of multilingual services, said the program is serving roughly 1,500 students, including about 167 newcomers who have entered the U.S. within the…
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