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Multilingual learner team reports 61 languages in district, exits 81 students from EL program
Summary
MLL staff reported the district now documents 61 languages other than English and that 81 students were exited from the EL program this year; staff described alignment efforts, a handbook, a parent newsletter, and instructional supports including co-teaching and push-in services.
Director Kim Van Antwerp, MLL Coordinator Christina Otten and MLL teachers Rachel Sanborn-Welcher and Tara Steele presented a multilayered update to the Curriculum Committee highlighting multilingual learner (MLL) successes and supports.
The team reported that the district has 61 languages other than English spoken and that, based on test scores, 81 students were exited from the EL program this year — nearly double the number exited last year. Staff described alignment work with Kent ISD and the Tri-County Lead Collaborative, a district MLL handbook, a quarterly newsletter for parents and services that include co-teaching and push-in instructional support.
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