Multilingual Education Department
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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 PORTUGUÊS
Mission 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
Announcements from the Multilingual Dept.
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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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R.I.S.E. Summer Virtual Programs 2020 - ELL, Portuguese & Spanish
Summer Program 2020 - Multilingual Dept.
Contact
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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
Multilingual Dept. on Twitter
District News
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Kindergarten Registration
3/24/23: If you have or know a child that will be five years old by August 31, 2023, the deadline to register for Kindergarten in the fall is fast approaching!
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March DNA
3/23/23: This monthly newsletter contains event info and good news from around our schools.
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March 2023 - Distribution of Material
3/17/23: These Framingham-based, youth-oriented, non-profit organizations would love to see FPS students to join their programs/events.
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Early Release 3/14 (Due to Weather)
3/14/23: Due to the predicted winter weather, we will have an early release and all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
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Weather Watch for 3/14/23
3/13/23: Any changes to the school schedule for Tuesday, March 14th will be shared starting at 5am. Thank you for your patience and understanding!