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Seal of Biliteracy & LOC Awards Video in ENGLISH
Sello de alfabetización bilingüe y Distinción LOC - Video en ESPAÑOL Selo de proficiência em dois idiomas e Prêmio LOC - Vídeo em PORTUGUÊSMission Statement: The Multilingual Education Department offers research-based programs and exemplary instruction for multilingual learners in the Framingham Public Schools. FPS has a diverse student population and currently instructs students from over 70 countries who speak approximately 72 languages.
We are committed to offering the highest quality of educational experiences to all students through language development programs in Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French, American Sign Language and English that foster social and academic language proficiency and mastery of grade level content-area standards, while simultaneously building on and celebrating students' cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, practices, and experiences.
- Dual Language Information Session
- Sesión informativa sobre educación en dos idiomas
- Sessão de informação do programa em dois idiomas
Our Guiding Principles:
1. Effective programs have equitable access and are based on both standards and current research.
2. Effective instruction meets the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
3. Effective on-going family involvement is integral to student success.
4. Effective professional development improves teaching through the integration of language and content.
- Handbook for Multilingual Education Programs in ENGLISH
- Manual de los programas de educación multilingüe en ESPAÑOL
- Manual dos programas de educação multilíngue em PORTUGUÊSTech Guide for Parents and Students
Guía de soporte técnico para padres y estudiantes
Guia de apoio tecnológico para pais e alunos
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Working with our Emergent Bilinguals in Framingham Public Schools: Resources and Opportunities
The Department of Multilingual Education in the Office of Teaching and Learning, based on feedback during the Superintendent's residencies, is sharing this presentation with all staff to help build an understanding of how to effectively work with our Emergent Bilinguals, what we have done so far to support staff in working with our Emergent Bilinguals, and what we will be doing in the near future. Please feel free to reach out to me at amudambi@framingham.k12.ma.us if you have any questions.
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Language Allocation Plan and Presentation Videos
9/8/21: The presentation and plan that were recently shared as part of a virtual meeting are now available to watch online in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Dual Language Info Night for Incoming K Families
Noche informativa sobre el Programa en Dos idiomas para nueva familias de Kínder - Noite de informações sobre o Programa em Dois Idiomas para novas famílias do Kindergarten
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Conversa da comunidade sobre COVID-19 e localização de contactos 18 NOV 18-19 hrs
Community Conversation about COVID-19 & Contact Tracing NOV 18th 6-7PM
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Tech Guide for Parents and Students
Guía de soporte técnico para padres y estudiantes - Guia de apoio tecnológico para pais e alunos
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Dr. Aradhana Mudambi
DirectorEvanggelia Diamantopoulos
Assistant Director of Elementary Multilingual EducationLynn Rosedale
Assistant Director of Secondary EducationTelephone: 508 626 9171
Address: 19 Flagg Drive (suite 204), Framingham, MA 01701
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Family, Friends, and Neighbor Day
12/4/23: Reminder! This Thursday, December 7th is a Family, Friends, and Neighbor Day, also known as a No Homework Day!
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Distribution of Material - Dec. 2023
11/30/23: These Framingham-based, youth-oriented, non-profit organizations would love to see FPS students to join their programs.
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Upcoming Dates & Celebrations
11/29/23: This newsletter contains important December dates from the annual District Calendar, as well as, holidays acknowledged in the Cultural Calendar.
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December Break Update from CRD
11/27/23: FPS will not be offering programs between December 26th - 29th. Enclosed, you will find a list of organizations that will be offering programs for students.
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Thanksgiving Break Reminder
11/21/23: All schools are closed Wednesday through Friday. We wish you restful and reflective break !
