Office of English Language Learners & Global Languages

Office of English Language Learners & Global Languages

The Office of English Language Learners & Global Languages is responsible for the:

  • Nearly 10,000 potentially eligible English Language Learners (ELLs) representing 65 non-English language groups.
  • Delivery of services to these students by providing 130 bilingual teachers and 80 bilingual technicians and school service assistants in schools with bilingual programs.
  • Acosta Bilingual Resource Center
  • Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program
  • Bilingual Family Partnership Program
  • Emergency Immigrant Program
  • Migrant Education Program
  • Migrant Education Summer Program
  • Migrant Education Technology Program
  • Refugee Children School Impact Grant
  • Section 41a of the Michigan School State Aid Act
  • Saturday Bilingual Opportunities School
  • After-School Tutoring Programs
  • Multicultural Education Resources
  • Professional Development
  • Student Count by School and Language
  • Indian Education
  • Summer Learning Opportunities

Introduction

English Language Learners (ELLs) have a better chance to reach their potential if their home language is used as a medium of instruction. Bilingual Instruction uses the primary language to teach basic skills in content areas while English language skills are being developed.


Detroit's Bilingual Program

Detroit's bilingual program began in the early 1970's. Since 1976, it has been administered by the Office of Bilingual Education with input from bilingual parents, community, teachers and school administrators.


The Implementation of Bilingual Education

The primary goals of the District's bilingual program are to teach English and increase academic achievement. The Office of English Language Learners & Global Languages provides schools with support to meet these goals and to comply with the Office for Civil Rights, federal mandates, and state and local requirements on bilingual education. The implementation of bilingual education in the Detroit Public Schools is consistent with the State of Michigan Revised School Code.

 

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