Multilingual Education Department

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 English, Spanish and Portuguese that foster grade-level social and academic language proficiency and mastery of state content-area standards, while simultaneously building on and celebrating students' cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, practices, and experiences.
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 PORTUGUÊS

Tech 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.

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.

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FPS is Proud to Announce the Recipients of the State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2019-20 SY

239 students in grades 5, 8 and 12 this past school year who have met the eligibility requirements for the STATE Seal of Biliteracy (55), Language Opportunity Coalition (LOC) (172) and FPS (12) in furthering their bilingual and/or trilingual skills.

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Return to School Guidance and Update from Dr. Tremblay

7/30/21: The District will review recommendations presented by Education Commissioner Riley in the next few weeks and coordinate with the Framingham Department of Public Health and the Tri-County Superintendents to determine and communicate next steps.

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Next Chapter Cuts - A Community Effort and Win-Win Encouraging Students to Read

7/20/21: Through our Virtual Summer Reading lottery process and collaboration with community partners Hoops and Homework and Pelham Lifelong Learning Center, we will serve about 45 students this summer.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Eid al Adha

7/20/21: Eid means 'celebration' or 'festival'. In Islam there are two main holidays Muslims observe - one of them begins today. This two minute video explains Eid al-Adha, the Holiday of Sacrifice).

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The Framingham Public School District is Getting a New Look - Share Your Input!

7/9/21: FPS Community Members are encouraged to view the concepts and share their preferences by July 23rd!

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Celebrating Multilingualism - 2021 Seal of Biliteracy and LOC Award Winners

6/22/21: Congratulations to the participants of the Language Opportunity Coalition Award, Framingham Public Schools Love of Languages Award, Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy and Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction!

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