PPSD Multilingual Learners

Multilingual Learners represent ~40% of the students in the Providence Public School District.

[Lima Elementary @Lima_FortesES]

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@RIDeptEd @ppsdMLLs @NBC10_Sam Here’s something GREAT

[Jennifer Efflandt @JenEfflandt]

Several of our amazing @pvdschools educators had the opportunity to learn from @JoseMedinaJr89 at the @RITELL_ESL conference today! I can’t wait to put our learning into practice to support our @ppsdMLLs! Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing + Metalinguistic Awareness!

[WIDA™ @WIDA_UW]

Take a look at the brand-new Standards in Action webpage! This page brings to life the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework through real classroom examples, practical resources and videos. Explore this new webpage: https://t.co/7p2SzwQbOH

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

Week 1 of school ✅
We are proud to begin the 25–26 SY alongside our amazing students, families and school communities! We strive to ensure every MLL receives what they need to thrive! Reach out to [email protected] for anything you may need throughout the year! We are here for you!

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

📣Shout-out to Mr. Buckley, an ENG/ELD teacher @324Hope, for using multiple MLL strategies today to set up routines that will support content and language instruction throughout the year! MLLs thrive when they have structured opportunities to interact with peers!

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

A round of applause for PPSD 2025 Teacher of the Year Maria Torres, a third grade dual language teacher at Leviton Dual Language School! We are honored to celebrate her 22 years with PPSD and her outstanding contributions to the Providence community. https://t.co/7HSqEDM08u

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

Thank you for an amazing 2024–25 school year! 🌟
MLL educators, your dedication helped us surpass pre-pandemic MLL exits and boost ELP growth across the district. Thank you for fostering inclusive, rigorous spaces where multilingualism is celebrated! 💛
Enjoy summer break! 🌞

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

This week we celebrated our 4th Annual Dual Language/Bilingual Showcase! From powerful displays of bilingualism to vibrant expressions of cultural pride, our students and educators showed what bilingual brilliance looks like. So proud of our community!

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

We are hosting our Dual Language/Bilingual Education Showcase on June 3rd! Click on the link below for more info and to RSVP! We can’t wait to showcase the amazing work of our PPSD educators and students!

https://t.co/nxUk1zimjD

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

We love seeing high rigor paired with high support!

[Jennifer Efflandt @JenEfflandt]

I loved seeing @ppsdMLLs working on monologue portraits today at @324Hope. Their teacher added multiple scaffolds to help students answer multiple higher order thinking prompts. The project reminded me of an assignment I had while I was an undergrad student at Brown.

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

🌟🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate the RITELL MLL Student Award Winner of 2025 from our own Nathan Bishop Middle School in Providence! This incredible student exemplifies resilience, academic excellence, cultural pride, and the power of multilingualism.🌍

We are so proud of you!

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

We want to express our deepest gratitude for everything our PPSD teachers do, not just this week, but every day of the year! Your dedication, creativity, and care shape the lives of our students and the future of our community. Providence is stronger because of you. ♥️

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

Did you know Providence Schools students speak 70+ languages at home? 🌍From Arabic to Kinyarwanda to Spanish—our multilingual learners reflect the beauty of our global community! Let’s celebrate language, culture & identity every day.
#ProvidenceMLLs #LanguageIsPower

[RITELL @RITELL_ESL]

RI Teachers: If you are staying local for April break, please join this free event to learn more about the K'iche' language! Families and students are welcome to attend too.

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

The MLL office is hiring for district MLL coach positions for next school year! Click here to apply: https://t.co/eTXoIX8uAH

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

The MLL Office has added two new coach positions for next school year. Click on the link below to apply, or share with others that may be interested.
https://t.co/FgdAHbDdst

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

PPSD staff members, check your email to see new instructions for requesting an over the phone interpreter. If you call an MLL family this summer, we have a new phone number & pins. ☀️☎️📲
Email [email protected] if you need support. The MLL team will be available all summer!

[Becky Klassen @becky_klassen]

Congratulations to the 263 @pvdschools seniors that graduated with a Seal of Biliteracy in 2024! And a BIG Thank You to @AvantAssessment for providing us with our proficiency testing and our @BiliteracySeal medals!

[PPSD Multilingual Learners @ppsdMLLs]

The MLL office has added new promotional teaching positions to serve our growing secondary Newcomer/ SIFE  population.  Click below to apply and/or share with others that may be interested:
https://t.co/PSxW3Zt1iK

[Coalition for a Multilingual RI @MultilingualRI]

Stay tuned as we share highlights from our Multilingual Education Advocacy Day (MEAD) last week.

From inspiring speeches to empowering conversations, we’re bringing you the best moments that showcase the power of language diversity in education!
#MultilingualEducation #MEAD2024