English Learners
Salem-Keizer Public Schools affirms the diverse languages and cultural heritages of all families in our community and our language programs respond to the strengths and needs of English learners.
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English Learners Program
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
503-399-1025
How We Serve English Learners
English Learner programs aim support students in developing English language skills, succeed academically, and overcome barriers that interfere with academic success.
Parents have the option to waive English Learners services at any time. Students who are on waivers are still required to take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) summative assessment.
Programs for English Learners
Dual Language
Integrates English Learners and English dominant students to developing culturally-aware, multilingual students.
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ESOL
Supporting all students, regardless of primary language, in acquiring the English skills needed to achieve academic success.
Migrant Education
Providing comprehensive high-quality educational services to children of essential working families.
English Learners Program Progression
Native Language Community School Outreach Coordinators (CSOCS)
Arabic
Ali Al Omrani
503-779-9528
503-507-7448
Chuukese
Ann (Maria) Omwere
503-300-7321
503-507-0335
Dari-Pashtu
Safia Ferozi
503-399-3258
971-209-5515
Marshallese
Lisa Brokken
503-383-6215
971-704-7387
Russian
Natalya Gritsenko
503-877-1508
503-507-8824
Swahili
Rahel Owenya
971-337-2951
503-507-0159
English Learners Report
The State of Oregon 2021-2022 Oregon English Language Learner Report is now available.