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English Language Learners (ELL)

English Language Learners

English Language Learners Department Mission Statement

The Mission of the Westborough Public Schools English Language Education Department at WHS is to empower students of all cultures to achieve academic success and become responsible, productive, and contributing members of a global society.

Learning Expectations

English Language Learners are expected to be:

Effective communicators who:

  • Apply linguistic constructs appropriately in social and academic settings
  • Become effective communicators in English

Critical thinkers and problem solvers who:

  • Work toward becoming independent learners and self-advocates

Responsible citizens who:

  • Learn about the culture of the school and how to navigate within it
  • Learn about the broader culture of the U.S. and how to navigate within it
  • Be responsible school citizens, helping others in the same process
  • Respect others and their differences

Effective users of technology who:

  • Show continuous growth in the four domains of language acquisition

Programming & Service Delivery

Reclassification & Monitoring

Student Identification & Placement

Written Translation or Interpretation