• ESL Mission Statement

     

    Ensure that Multilingual Learners (MLs) receive rigorous curriculum standards and achieve high levels of academic success.

     

    Vision

     

    The Orange Public School District provides a research-based ESL program for its students who are identified and assessed as MLs . This program will enable students:

     

    • to nurture self-pride and self-identity in each student’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
    • to develop proficiency in the English language.
    • to reach a level of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening as outlined in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
    • to reach a level of proficiency in all content areas.

     

    Objectives

     

    • Implement and maintain consistent procedures for the ESL identification process.
    • Design an ESL program to allow every ML to achieve academically while becoming proficient in English.
    • Provide highly qualified staff.
    • Provide appropriately aligned curriculum and frameworks.
    • Assess all MLs annually.
    • Provide for parent/family involvement so that they may participate in the education of their ML(s).
    • Establish and administer consistently appropriate criteria for exiting the ESL program.
    • Provide equitable access to district programs and services, including special education and gifted/talented education.