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Multilingual Learner Program
Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, seven days a week for English and Spanish speakers.
Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching.
READING
is an excellent way for kids and adults to improve their language skills!
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Did you know?
Reading is good for children When you read to your children during the early years, they are more likely to become good readers in adulthood. When the children see the adults in the house reading, it inspires them to read as well.
Reading reduces stress A study conducted by the University of Sussex found that reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68%. Books can be the perfect tool to escape from everyday worries and stress. Nothing can be more relaxing than losing oneself in a book.
People who read are more empathetic Books open up a whole new world to us. Reading about people coming from different parts of the world and living in different circumstances can make you understand people better. You will begin to find it easier to relate with people who are different from you.
Information from nationaltoday.com/national-family-literacy-month
South Carolina honors being bilingual by offering the Seal of Biliteracy for graduating seniors.
Are you bilingual? Do you qualify?
See the guidance department at Barnwell High School for more information
Translate Remind Messages
• Download Remind from the App Store or Google Play.
• Confirm that the phone is set to one of the languages that Remind supports:
Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese, and German
• Tap See translation (appears in the native language) to translate the message.
High school students,
if you are in the ML program, you are eligible for this scholarship
Parents, want to improve your English skills?
Important Links
How do students qualify for MLP services?
When students enter the South Carolina public school system, parents are required to complete an Enrollment Survey (ES). Schools use information from the survey to determine if a student’s English proficiency should be assessed. Students may be screened for possible eligibility for the ML program if a language other than English is listed when these questions are answered on the ES:
What is the language that the student first acquired?
What language(s) is spoken most often by the student?
What is the primary language used in the home, regardless of the language spoken by the student?
Once a language other than English has been identified on the ES, the student may be tested to determine if they qualify for the ML program. This program helps students become fluent in English. If students enter the ML program, they are entitled to services as multilingual learners and will be tested annually to determine their English language proficiency. Normally, multilingual learners see the MLP teacher once or twice weekly during a time they are not missing core subjects, such as ELA or math. They are also eligible for accommodations in the classroom.
