ENGLISH LEARNER SERVICES

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:

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
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aguilarc@fccps.org

Suzanne Planas
ESOL Teacher - Meridian High School
planass@fccps.org