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Jenkins: English‑learner population about 16.4% as Chesterfield schools expand to 102 languages
Summary
At a March 10 work session, the district’s ESL presenter reported English learners make up roughly 16.4% of enrollment, serve students speaking about 102 languages, and are supported by an equity‑based staffing model, Title III funds, and a focus on grade‑level access amid an upcoming statewide assessment recalibration.
Miss Jenkins presented an update on English learner (EL) services for Chesterfield County Public Schools, saying the division’s EL population represents about 16.4% of total enrollment and includes students who speak roughly 102 languages. "Spanish remains our largest language group," Jenkins said, and the division is seeing growth in the district’s other top languages.
Jenkins said the division emphasizes grade‑level access and integrated language development rather than separating language instruction from content instruction. She described staffing that is differentiated by…
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