-
Mission Statement: The Multilingual Education Department offers research-based programs and exemplary instruction for multilingual learners in the Framingham Public Schools. FPS has a diverse student population and currently instructs students from over 70 countries who speak approximately 72 languages.
We are committed to offering the highest quality of educational experiences to all students through language development programs in Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French, American Sign Language and English that foster social and academic language proficiency and mastery of grade level content-area standards, while simultaneously building on and celebrating students' cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, practices, and experiences.
- Dual Language Information Session
- Sesión informativa sobre educación en dos idiomas
- Sessão de informação do programa em dois idiomas
Our Guiding Principles:
1. Effective programs have equitable access and are based on both standards and current research.
2. Effective instruction meets the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
3. Effective on-going family involvement is integral to student success.
4. Effective professional development improves teaching through the integration of language and content.
- Handbook for Multilingual Education Programs in ENGLISH
- Manual de los programas de educación multilingüe en ESPAÑOL
- Manual dos programas de educação multilíngue em PORTUGUÊSTech Guide for Parents and Students
Guía de soporte técnico para padres y estudiantes
Guia de apoio tecnológico para pais e alunos
Seal of Biliteracy & LOC Awards Video in ENGLISH Sello de alfabetización bilingüe y Distinción LOC - Video en ESPAÑOL Selo de proficiência em dois idiomas e Prêmio LOC - Vídeo em PORTUGUÊS
-
Two-Way Spanish Bilingual Program
Programa bilingüe de doble vía en español - Programa bilíngüe Two-Way espanhol
-
Two-Way Portuguese Bilingual Program
Programa bilíngüe Two-Way Português - Programa bilingüe de doble vía en portugués
-
Sheltered English Immersion Program (SEI)
Programa de inmersión en inglés con apoyo - Programa de imersão em inglês com apoio
-
Bilingual Education Program / TBE (Spanish/Portuguese)
Programa de educación bilingüe de transición - Programa transicional bilíngüe
-
Celebrating Multilingualism for 2023-2024 School Year
Celebrating and honoring the linguistic diversity in our district!
-
Working with our Emergent Bilinguals in Framingham Public Schools: Resources and Opportunities
The Department of Multilingual Education in the Office of Teaching and Learning, based on feedback during the Superintendent's residencies, is sharing this presentation with all staff to help build an understanding of how to effectively work with our Emergent Bilinguals, what we have done so far to support staff in working with our Emergent Bilinguals, and what we will be doing in the near future. Please feel free to reach out to me at amudambi@framingham.k12.ma.us if you have any questions.
-
Language Allocation Plan and Presentation Videos
9/8/21: The presentation and plan that were recently shared as part of a virtual meeting are now available to watch online in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
-
Dual Language Info Night for Incoming K Families
Noche informativa sobre el Programa en Dos idiomas para nueva familias de Kínder - Noite de informações sobre o Programa em Dois Idiomas para novas famílias do Kindergarten
-
Conversa da comunidade sobre COVID-19 e localização de contactos 18 NOV 18-19 hrs
Community Conversation about COVID-19 & Contact Tracing NOV 18th 6-7PM
-
FPS Demographics in figures and % (as of July 2023):
- # of students at FPS: 9,275
- # of English Learners enrolled in FPS Bilingual and SEI Programs: 3,382
- % of students identified as Emergent Bilingual: ~36.5%
- # of monitored FELs: 639
- % Students whose home language is not English: ~59%
- # of world languages represented at FPS: 72
-
Palmieri Scholarship 2023 Application Form
How to collaborate?
Venmo your donation to Genoveffa-Grieci
To donate by check, please contact Gen at jen.grieci@gmail.com for more information.Our former Director of Framingham Multilingual Education Department, Gen Grieci, promotes the annual Salvatore Palmieri Memorial Scholarship Dinner. The purpose of this scholarship is twofold: to keep her brother, Sal’s, memory alive, and to provide financial assistance to current or former Framingham ESL students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who are planning on attending a two-year or four-year college or certificate program. Through Gen's personal interactions with scholarship recipients, she's learned that this program changes lives in powerful ways.
For Students: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a current Emergent bilingual student or former English Learner (FLEP) planning on a 2 or 4-year college in September 2023. Download the Application Form HERE!
