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Orange Public Schools

Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

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.