ENGLISH LEARNER SERVICES
Philosophy:
Falls Church City Public Schools is committed to providing academic services that meet the needs of all learners. The purpose of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program is to provide English Learners (ELs) access to core content and instruction while supporting their language acquisition process. Through content-embedded support and English Language Development structures, ELs are able to be successful in their academic endeavors. The ESOL program in FCCPS is differentiated to meet the needs of all students, Pre-K through 12th grade.
Beliefs:
All students will be supported in the achievement of English language proficiency
Educating English Learners is the responsibility of all school personnel
Knowledge, respect, and appreciation of all languages and cultures
Parents of English Learners are important and valued members of our community
Program Curriculum:
Please reference the ESOL Program Manual for specific information
ESOL Advisory Committee:
Additional ESOL Resources:
ESOL Elementary School Contacts
Jennifer Santiago, Ph.D.
Director of Equity and Excellence
santiagoj@fccps.org
703-248-5638
Ann Beckman
ESOL Teacher - Mt. Daniel Elementary School
beckmana@fccps.org
Jean Schumacher
ESOL Teacher - Mt. Daniel Elementary School; K-5 CTL
schumacherj@fccps.org
Courtney Stayer
ESOL Teacher - Oak Street Elementary School
stayerc@fccps.org
Kristine Miller
ESOL Teacher - Oak Street Elementary School
millerk@fccps.org
ESOL Secondary School Contacts
Karina Avila
ESOL Teacher - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
avilak@fccps.org
Clare Bournigal
ESOL Teacher - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
bournigalc@fccps.org
Jeff Buck
ESOL Teacher - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
buckj@fccps.org
Janet Phillips
ESOL Teacher - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
phillipsj@fccps.org
Amanda Ronco
ESOL Teacher - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School; 6-12 CTL
roncoa@fccps.org
Clara Aguilar
ESOL Teacher - Meridian High School
aaguilarc@fccps.org
Suzanne Planas
ESOL Teacher - Meridian High School
planass@fccps.org