LPS Multilingual Learner Department
LPS Multilingual Learner Department
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Welcome to the LPS ML Department website! Your one-stop resource for everything related to Multilingual Learner education in Lawrence Public Schools. Here you'll find compliance deadlines, curriculum resources, meeting schedules, and support materials for ESL, Dual Language, and World Language programs.
Welcome to the LPS ML Department website! Your one-stop resource for everything related to Multilingual Learner education in Lawrence Public Schools. Here you'll find compliance deadlines, curriculum resources, meeting schedules, and support materials for ESL, Dual Language, and World Language programs.
New ESL teacher (new to the district or new to the role)? Start with our quick video orientation below.
This Month at a Glance
This Month at a Glance
August
August
✔️ Intake Assessment Training (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1-12 screeners)
✔️Review of EL Data (in ML School Folder)
✔️Service Delivery Schedules due
✔️Ongoing: Identification of MLs, Initial Parent Notification Letters, Identification of SLIFE
→ See the full Year-at-a-Glance calendar for details
Explore the ML Site
Explore the ML Site
Browse district-recommended curriculum by grade band — from Get Ready! for newcomers to LIFT and Engage for secondary WIDA Level 2+ students.
Testing windows, scoring guidance, redesignation criteria, and the high school transfer process — everything for ACCESS administration season.
LAT-F responsibilities, meeting protocols, and the WIDA Language Charts used to determine ACCESS interventions for students not making progress
How to identify SLIFE students (ages 8-21, 2+ years below grade level in native literacy) and the pre-screener, interview, and support tools your LAT needs.
PD opportunities through MATSOL, WIDA, and ICMEE, plus the QTEL framework and how to request school-based PD.
Methodology behind ESL curriculum in Lawrence — MCU project resources, the Collaboration Tool, WIDA Can Do Descriptors, and recommended texts.
ELPAC meeting schedule, Family Resource Center info, and resources for communicating with ML families.
ML Department Contacts
ML Department Contacts
Director of Multilingual Learner
Stacey Rosario
(978) 975-5900 x25709
Stacey.Rosario@lawrence.k12.ma.us
Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner
Jullisa Declet
(978) 975-5900 x25640
Jullisa.Declet@lawrence.k12.ma.us
Multilingual Learner Data Learning Coach
Michelle Leip
(978) 975-5900 x25643
Michelle.Leip@lawrence.k12.ma.us
Multilingual Learner Instructional Coach
Samantha Garcia
(978) 975-5900
Samantha.Garcia@lawrence.k12.ma.us
Multilingual Learner Expert Educator
Flordilenia Then
(978) 975-5900 x25644
Flordilenia.Then@lawrence.k12.ma.us
Language Assessment Specialist
Yairys Ureña
(978) 975-5900 x25621
Yairys.Urena@lawrence.k12.ma.us
ML Department Team
It’s a beautiful day for language learning.
Senior Director of Multilingual Learner
Maria Gutierrez-Rey
(978) 975-5900 x25636
Maria.Gutierrez-Rey@lawrence.k12.ma.us
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