Portland Public Schools
Multilingual & Multicultural Center
The Multilingual and Multicultural Center oversees Portland Public Schools' English Language Acquisition Program for students whose home language is not English. To ensure equal access to educational opportunities for these students, the Center provides support services in the areas of classroom instruction, summer academic programs, staff development, curriculum and materials development, assessment, parent and community outreach, and advocacy.
Over the years, Portland's Multilingual community has grown exponentially and become increasingly more diverse. Currently, the district has over 1,800 students who come from homes where over 60 different languages are spoken. The students represent about 25% of Portland Public Schools' total enrollment; some 1,400 of them are identified as English Language Learners (view Demographic Data).
March 16, 2012, 7-11:00 pm
Italian Heritage Center
40 Westland Avenue, Portland
Proceeds will benefit the Multilingual Summer Academic Program, the goal of which is to maintain and further develop English language reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills gained during the school year. Tickets are only $25. Call 874-8135 to purchase yours! More info
Multilingual Handbook and Revised Lau Plan
The District Lau Plan has been revised as of June 2010.
The Multilingual Handbook is available online as well.
2011-2012 Professional Development Workshops:
View the current list of Professional Development Workshops. To register, e-mail Suzanne Hardy
Supporting Language Acquisition Through MacBook & NetBook Applications
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3:30-5:00 (1.5 SCH)
Target Audience: Grade 6-12 Teachers
Teachers use a variety of web applications to support student learning across the curriculum. The goal of this workshop is to introduce educators to a variety of Macbook & Netbook applications that support language acquisition and provide opportunities for differentiation.
Facilitators: Cynthia Curry (MLTI), Barbara Greenstone (MLTI) and Maureen Fox (ML)
Location: Lyman Moore Middle School
Note: Please bring your MacBooks to the workshop. If you have access to a NetBook, bring that as well.
Make It Happen!
Make It Happen! is a program for English
Language Learners (ELLs) in Grades 8-12 who
need personalized and structured academic
and social support to ensure their success in undertaking rigorous and challenging academic
work that will prepare them for college. We are looking for volunteer academic coaches who have a genuine desire to help young people pursue their interests, succeed in school, and achieve their goals. Learn more
Visit Our Blogs
For the latest news from the Multilingual Office, visit the Multilingual News blog.
For help with Read 180, System 44 and other technology resources, visit the ELL Tech Zone.
For more information about the Make It Happen! program, visit the Make It Happen! blog.