English Language Learner (ELL)

Mission Statement

To help prepare the district’s limited English proficient students to live successfully in an English-speaking culture and in a multilingual, multicultural world. This preparation includes providing developmentally appropriate instruction in the English language, maintaining a respect for the student’s native culture and heritage, and developing a sense of self-worth and pride in the student. It will also include active parent involvement and vigorous staff development activities.

SERVING OVER 31 DIFFERENT LANGUAGE GROUPS

Contact Us

ESL Office: 253-571-1415

Fax: 253-571-1232

Director: Dr. Minh-Anh Hodge, EdD

Administrative Secretary: Pamela Hulst

ESL Specialist: Phuc Nguyen

Bilingual Program Liaison: Wany Son

Resources for Parents

Resources for Teachers

Our Model

Sheltered instruction (SI) is an approach used widely for teaching language and content to English language learners, particularly as schools prepare students to achieve high academic standards. In SI, academic subjects (e.g., science, social studies) are taught using English as the medium of instruction. SI is most often used in classes comprised solely of English language learners, although it may be used in classes with both native English speakers and English language learners when necessitated by scheduling considerations or by small numbers of English language learners.

Tacoma ESL Statistics

Superintendent Arthur O. Jarvis, Ed.D., ajarvis@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Superintendent-Elect (Interim) Carla Santorno, csantor@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Central Administration Building, P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357, 253.571.1000

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