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Welcome to the Office of Second Language Acquisition
In compliance with the “No Child Left Behind” Act, the Department's responsibility is to assist CPS schools to meet the needs of students who are English language learners in order for them to be academically successful.
ELL Welcome Center
In an effort to better meet the needs of our ELL families and schools, Cincinnati Public Schools has opened up an ELL Welcome Center to conduct initial language screenings, complete parent notification letters, develop initial LEP accommodation plans, and assist parents through the enrollment process. The Office of Second Language Acquisition and the Welcome Center is housed in the "Customer Help Center" at the Education Building found at Cincinnati Public Schools' Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue. The Customer Help center is located off the main hallway. The hours are 7:30-3:30.
Vision
We envision a school community that welcomes and nurtures culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Our students will be successful in their education and develop proficient English language skills while keeping their cultural identity in order to become valuable contributors to the society at large.
Mission
The mission of our office is to help English Language Learners achieve high academic standards in English while fostering their native cultural identity.
What does ESL/ESOL, ELL, LEP Mean?ESL or ESOL: English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) refers to services that provide appropriate, effective English language instruction and supports for English language learners.
ELL Students: English Language Learner refers to those students whose native language or home language is other than English. Not all ELL students are LEP.
LEP Students: Limited English Proficiency refers to those students whose native or home language is not English, and whose skills in listening, speaking, reading or writing in English inhibits their effective participation in a school's educational program.
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