English Learner Education

Blueprint for English Learner Success

Pillar 1: School Culture

From the Vision: English learners in Massachusetts attend schools in which all educators share responsibility for their success, engage effectively with their families, and value and nurture their linguistic and cultural assets.

Building Block 1: Shared responsibility for english learner success

Level: State

  • The Department regularly provides guidance informed by the latest research and emerging best practices to assist districts in meeting the needs of ELs.

  • The Department convenes forums for districts to share best practices related to scheduling and equitable resource allocation for ELs.

  • The Department incentivizes districts to develop strategies to promote shared responsibility for EL success within their schools.

Last Updated: June 2, 2020