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Welcome to the Springfield Public School’s
English Language Learning (ELL) Program

I am pleased to welcome you to the Springfield Public School’s English Language Learning (ELL) Program homepage. The ELL program homepage offers a wealth of information about our program including the ELL Program Description, ELL Plan, The Parent Information Corner, Events and Teacher Resources, ELL Related Links, and a listing of the Program staff. You will also find the ELL Parent Newsletter, Bilingual Parent Advisory Board resources, professional development opportunities, and electronic links and technological resources. These links provide invaluable information concerning the education of our students.
We are proud of the students in the Springfield Public Schools. Our students represent over twenty different language groups from around the world. Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese are the language groups most represented in the English Language Learning Program. We are privileged to have such a diverse community of learners.

Our mission is to prepare students to become competent learners, able to communicate successfully in English and in all of their school academic life by providing comprehensive Sheltered English Instruction. Our program is built on the premise that all children can learn best in a language mode that is comprehensible. We teach and develop competent students in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The program focuses on providing every student the opportunity to grow to his or her maximum potential. We concentrate on high achievement, the belief that all students can succeed, and that good teaching begins with identifying the strengths of each student.

By working together we can ensure that every Limited English Proficient (LEP) child can realize their full potential and obtain academic success in a culture of achievement. The Springfield Public Schools goal under a Culture of Educational Excellence is to maximize opportunities to learn so that all students can achieve academic success. The English Language Learning Department is committed to this philosophy. We encourage your participation and solicit your help to ensure that every child can realize their full potential and obtain academic success in a culture of achievement.

Please participate in school related activities and events, curriculum development, and professional development initiatives to meet the needs of our students. I am counting on you to support our students as they embark upon their journey to English proficiency.

Sincerely yours,

Sylvia Galván, Director
English Language Learning Program