Here I give information
for the MPS Multilingual Department, drawn from the relevbant MPS website.
Our
Work
The Multilingual
Department exists to ensure that all students in the Minneapolis Public Schools
have opportunities to develop language competency through multiple strands of
programming.
Our programs are designed
for students in Minneapolis Public Schools to gain cross-cultural competency
and achieve full bilingualism and bi-literacy to succeed in a globally
interdependent world. The cultural and
linguistic diversity of students we serve is our greatest strength. We strive to create quality learning environments
that respect, reflect and accommodate the diversity.
English Learner programs
promote academic achievement of students who qualify for English Learner
services through research-based instructional strategies, language-rich
learning environments, and affirmation of student, family, and community
assets.
Dual Language programs are
designed to support sutdents receiving English Learner Services in emerging
fully bilingual and bi-literate in both English and their home language.
Immersions programs are
available in Spanish, for native English and native Spanish speaking students
to learn both languages together to emerge fully bilingual and bi-literate, and
in French, for students with no previous experience with French to emerge fully
bilingual and bi-literate in both English and French.
World Language programs
are available to K-12 student in multiple languages to provide opportunities
for all students to be global multilingual leaders through the development of
multicultural competency and proficiency iun a language other than English.
Our
Vision
Every
English Learner bilingual and bi-literate, college and career ready
Our
Core Values
Our
work is guided by the following values:
>>>>> Bilingualism is an asset
>>>>> All teachers are teachers of English
Learners
>>>>> All MPS staff are responsible for the
success of English Learners
>>>>> Every parent is a partner
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