Multilingual Learners (ML)
ML (Multilingual Learner) Program
At CSF, we use the term multilingual learner instead of English language learner. ELL reflects only that our goal is to learn English, whereas ML reflects our real goal that we want our students to learn multiple languages.
At CSF, we currently have over 850 Multilingual Learners. These students are first identified based on their Home Language Survey, which is ONLY given once, upon their first enrollment in an Indiana school. Based on the information provided on the Home Language Survey, students are screened to determine if English Language Development services are required. Our CSF program refers to the guidebook provided by the state of Indiana in order to ensure we are in compliance.
We are fortunate at CSF to have great Certified ML teachers who provide services, while also supporting administrators, classroom teachers, and families. Because our ML population is large, CSF also has Teachers of Record and Teachers of Service for our MLs to ensure all MLs are getting the English Language Development services described in their Individualized Learning Plans.
The unsung heroes on our ML team are our bilingual paraprofessionals, who provide bilingual support for newcomer multilingual learners and parental support.
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
Suncrest Elementary has a new Dual Language Immersion program. The program is currently in kindergarten and first grade. Second grade will be added for the 2027-2028 school year. Our DLI program is a 50/50 model, meaning that students receive 50% of their daily instruction in English and 50% of their daily instruction in Spanish.
CERTIFICATE OF MULTILINGUAL PROFICIENCY
Frankfort High School has provided seniors with the opportunity to earn the Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency since Indiana’s approval of this award (2021-2022).
If you have any questions here is the contact information for ML teachers. PLEASE email them if you ever have any questions.
FHS:
Jeanna Johnson: [email protected]
FMS:
Michelle Riley: [email protected]
Blue Ridge:
Anne Britt: [email protected]
Brandy Ragsdale: [email protected]
Green Meadows:
Amy Smith: [email protected]
Suncrest:
Melissa Fresch: [email protected]
Cari Hazlett: [email protected]
If you have any questions about our ML program, PLEASE email me. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Lori North
Director of Multilingual Learners