Welcome to English Learner (EL) Services
Our mission is to celebrate diversity and foster academic excellence. We provide comprehensive language support to ensure every multilingual student thrives in our classrooms and community.
How We Serve Our Students
We believe that language development is most successful when integrated with core academics and cultural validation. Our program models focus on academic rigor, language proficiency, and student well-being.
Tailored Language Program: Every eligible student receives a customized English Language Development support path tailored to their unique learning phase.
Integrated Classroom Support: Language instruction is woven directly into content areas like math, science, and social studies.
Native Language Validation: We encourage students to use their first language as a powerful foundation for building new skills and achieving academic success.
What Can a Student Expect?
Entering a new academic environment can feel overwhelming, but we design our program to feel like a welcoming community. Here is what students experience in our program:
🏫 Small Class Sizes
Students are never lost in the crowd. Our smaller class settings allow for deep connections, individualized attention, and targeted language practice.
🗣️ Bilingual Teachers
Our highly trained, certified educators speak multiple languages. They provide bridge support to help students understand complex concepts while building English fluency.
🤝 Wrap-Around Community Support
Learning extends past the school walls. We offer cultural navigators, family outreach programs, and community partnerships to support students and their families inside and outside the classroom.
State Reporting & Transparency
We are fully committed to equity and progress tracking in accordance with state guidelines. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) publishes annual data detailing the academic milestones and demographics of multilingual students statewide.
You can read the full breakdown of state demographics, funding allocations, and student outcomes by downloading the latest Oregon English Learners Legislative Report.
Contact: Director of Special Programs Christian Olson at colson@oregoncharter.org