- Missoula County Public Schools
- Welcome
English Language Learner Program (ELL)
Professional Development Opportunities
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Both of these sessions will be offered again later in the year:
Supporting ELL Students: Become more familiar with who ELL students are. Learn new strategies for working with ELL students both in-person and remotely. (2 PIR Credits)
Communicationg with ELL Families: Learn about best practices for communicating with ELL families and practice using interpretation resources. (2 PIR Credits)
Welcome
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Here you will find information about our program and resources for supporting our English learners on the road to academic success.
Our Vision
Empowering ELL students with the skills they need to pursue their future careers and passions,in order to make a positive contribution to their own community and the world.Our MissionWe support English Language Learners (ELL) in achieving academic and social success in our schools and embracing the culture of our community while preserving their own culture, language and identity.
Core Beliefs
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We believe the entire school community is responsible for the success of English Language Learners.
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We believe the diversity of student languages and cultures are an asset to our school community.
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We believe every student is entitled to quality instruction that gives them access to the concepts and content that are necessary for high school graduation.
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Becoming an ELL Volunteer
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Anyone interested in becoming an English Language Learning Volunteer must first complete the ELL Volunteer Tutor Application. Once completed, the volunteer must also complete the District volunteer process.
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Observation/Interview Requests
Many University students or TESOL/TEFL candidates need observation hours or interviews from ELL staff in order to complete their program requirements. We are very happy to accommodate and are excited to see a new generation of teachers who are familiar with English Language Learning!
Due to the privacy of our students and the quantity of requests for observation/interviews, we now require specific information before moving forward on any requests. Thank you for your understanding.
If this applies to you, please fill out the following Google Form with as much information as possible.https://tinyurl.com/MCPS-ELL-ObservationRequest
If you do not hear back right away, please reach out to us via email.
*This form does not apply to UM Level 2 Teacher Candidates who are in the ELL track for your practicum hours.
Contact Information
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Questions? Please contact the Missoula County Public School ELL Staff.
- Grades K-5: Shirley Lindburg, salindburg@mcpsmt.org
- Grades 6-8: Brady Baughman, bbaughman@mcpsmt.org
- Grades 9-12: Aria Peters, apeters@mcpsmt.org