Services for Multilingual Learners, World & Dual Language Programs

Welcome to the Department of Services for Multilingual Learners, World & Dual Language Programs. Hartford Public Schools has a diverse student population representing over ninety different language groups. Our English Learners represent 19% (approximately 4000 students) of the district’s total population. Our department provides services for English Learners with the goal of developing English language proficiency and achieving content-area and language standards, while valuing and honoring native languages and cultural backgrounds. 

Mission:

We are committed to ensuring all students achieve academic and linguistic success through equitable access to high-quality teaching and learning.

Vision:

To graduate bilingual, biliterate and culturally proficient lifelong learners through the development of college and career readiness and 21st century skills and beyond.

Core Beliefs:

We Believe…

• Our students bring unique assets, talents, and will achieve at high levels
• Our students deserve multiple opportunities to develop bilingualism, biliteracy,  cross-cultural connections and will be honored and recognized for their commitment to learning more than one language through the CT Seal of Biliteracy
• Our students need and deserve access to equitable, grade-appropriate curriculum and instruction
• Our students deserve  teachers and educators who love and respect them
• Educators must continuously engage in and commit to ongoing professional learning and the cycle of continuous improvement grounded in data dedicated to improved teaching and learning

Goals

• Serve as a model district for high-quality, research-based programming and services for English Learners in the state of Connecticut
• Intentional focus on delivering high-quality professional learning and support for teaching and learning
•  Increase the number of English Learners who successfully attain English language proficiency, high academic achievement, and biliteracy in English and their native language 

WORLD LANGUAGES

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