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Information and Resources for LHS ELL students and their families
LHS Parent Liaison Translator Contact Information:
LHS Parent Liaison Translator Contact Information:
Marilyn Guzman Rivera - SPANISH Translator
LHS/CTEi
M-F: 7:15AM - 2:15PM
978-534-7715 ext 2303Â
marilyn.guzman.rivera@leominsterschools.orgÂ
Laiza Fuhrmann Silva - PORTUGUESE Translator
LHS/LCE/CTEI
M-F: 7:30AM - 2:30PM
978-534-7735 ext 2600Â
laiza.fuhrmann.silva@leominsterschools.orgÂ
Omayra Cuevas (Dr.) - SPANISH Translator
M-F: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
(978) 534-7700 ext 1317
omayra.cuevas@leominsterschools.orgÂ
Alessandra Silva - PORTUGUESE Translator
M, W, F: 8AM - 4PMÂ
T, Th - 12PM - 4PM
(978) 534-7700 ext 1361Â
alessandra.silva@leominsterschools.orgÂ
Hiyam Makarios
*Very limited availability
Please reach out via email to inquire about FRENCH translation assistance
hiyam.makarios@leominsterschools.org
English Learner Parent Advisory Counsil (ELPAC):
English Learner Parent Advisory Counsil (ELPAC):
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Aspen Login - Student Grades
Aspen Link:Â ma-leominster.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do
Parents & Guardians: Log-in to Aspen to view your student's progress report grades and class schedule. If you do not know your student's log-in information, please contact their school counselor.
Traducción en Español: Padres y tutores: Inicie sesión en Aspen para ver las calificaciones del informe de progreso y el horario de clases de su estudiante. Si no conoce la información de inicio de sesión de su estudiante, comunÃquese con su consejero academico.
Tradução em Português: Pais e responsáveis: Faça login no Aspen para ver as notas do relatório de progresso do seu aluno e a agenda de aulas. Se você não souber as informações de login do seu aluno, entre em contato com a conselheira da escola.
Post-Secondary Planning Resources
SAT Support for English Language Learners
To better serve students, College Board offers testing supports for English learners (EL) during the digital SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9. Testing supports include:
Translated test directions.
Use of bilingual word-to-word dictionaries.
Time and one-half (+50%) extended testing time.
Community English Language Learner Classes
Mount Wachusett Community College - Leominster Campus
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453
Website: mwcc.edu/enroll/pasos-de-matricula/en-espanol/esl
Phone: 978 630-9548
Email: ae@mwcc.mass.edu
Spanish American Center
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Website: spanishamericancenter.org
Phone: 978-534-3145
NewLife Church
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
834 Main Street Leominster, MA 01453
Website: newlifema.com/esl
Phone: 978-534-1190
Fitchburg Public Library - Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area
FREE English Tutoring and Conversation Practice
610 Main St., 2nd Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Website: lvmonta.org
Phone: 978-343-8184
Email: info@lvmonta.org
Clinton Adult Learning Center
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
150 School Street, Clinton, MA 01510
Website: sites.google.com/site/clintonadulteducation
Phone: 978-365-4226
Email: clintonadulted@thecalc.org
Fitchburg Public Schools
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
376 South St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Contact: Luisa Fernandez (FPS Family and Community Engagement Coordinator)
Website: fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Phone: 978-956-3140
Email: fernandezl@fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Quinsigamond Community College - Worcester Campus
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
Website: qcc.edu/academics/esl-course-offerings
Phone: 508-751-7926
Email: cce@qcc.mass.edu
Angel’s Net
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 774-261-4232
Website: Angelsnetfoundation.org
Global Empowerment Services, Inc.Â
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
301 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 978-479-3678
Hudson-Maynard Learning Center
FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Hudson High School
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Phone: 978-567-6250 (x15102)
Website: www.hmlac.org
Website: www.hmlac-learn.org
United Neighbors of Fitchburg
18 Fairmont Street, FItchburg, MA 01420
Phone: 978-342-2069
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-7:30PM
Salvation Army of Massachusetts Fitchburg/Montachusett
FREE English Language (ESL) Classes
739 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: 978-342-3300
Website: SalvationArmyMA.org/Fitchburg
Resources for Immigrants
Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (MORI)
This website contains information on Education, Youth, Health programs and services in Massachusetts to addresses the social and educational needs of refugees.
mass.gov/orgs/office-for-refugees-and-immigrants
Programs & Services:
Program to Enhance Elder Refugee Services (PEERS)
Social Adjustment Services (SAS)
Refugee Case Management (RCM)
Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP)
Refugee Health Promotion Program (RHPP)
Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)
Refugee School Impact Program (RSI)
Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM)Â
Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program (URMP)
Ascentria Care Alliance - Refugee Employment & Education Services
Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to providing the highest quality services throughout resettlement, fostering self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families, educating the community about the refugee and immigrant experience, partnering with volunteers and the community to support new neighbors, advocating for the rights, health and well-being of our new neighbors and, collaborating with businesses to support local economic development.
14 East Worcester Street, Worcester, MA 01604
774-243-3100
ascentria.org/our-services/services-for-new-americans
Programs & Services:
FREE English Learner Classes for Refugees
Education Services
Legal Services
Neighborhood Support Teams
Resettlement Assistance
Employment Assistance
Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program
Local Resources for Families near Leominster, MA
*For additional resources in Massachusetts, visit www.mass211help.org or call "211" - available 24/7
Category Specific Resources: www.helpsteps.com
Food/Clothing
Catholic Charities (Application for SNAP, baby necessities, etc.)
196 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-840-0696 or 800-232-0843
Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 4PM
ccworc.org/locations-2/leominster-area-office
First Baptist Church
23 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-2685
Second Saturday of every month 9AM - 11AM (please call for emergencies)
Ginny's Helping Hands Food Pantry
52 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA
Distribution: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM, Saturdays 9AM to 4PM
Women, Infants, and Children's Program (WIC) North Central MA
18 Main Street, Leominster, MA (REAR Entrance)
978-534-9117
mass.gov/locations/north-central-wic-program-main-clinic
GVNA Diaper Pantry
34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA
978-632-1230
Every Thursday 1-3PM
carecentralvnahospice.org/services/diaper-pantry/
Leominster United Methodist Church
77 Hall Street, Leominster, MA
978-537-1356
Distribution: every 4th Saturday of the month, 8AM - 4PM (please call for emergencies)
St. Leo's Parish
108 Main Street, Leominster, MA
978-537-7257
Distribution: Mondays 6-7PM, Wednesdays 4-5PM
Help for Our Community - Diaper Pantry
978-846-6426
Home Heating & Energy Assistance
Good Neighbor Energy Fund - Salvation Army Corps and Community Center
739 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA
978-342-3300
Joe 4 Oil
Phone: 1-866-GAS-9918
Please call to find out when they are accepting applications
MASS Save
New England Farm Workers Council (NEFWC)
473 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Fitchburg, MA
978-342-4520
Open Monday-Friday, 9AM-12PM & 1-3:30PM
Housing
RCAP Solutions
191 Main Street, Worcester, MA
800-488-1969
*Please call to make an appointment with a housing advisor
Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network (Family Shelters)
758 Main Street, Leominster, MA
978-466-1704
Leominster Housing Authority
100 Main Street, Leominster, MA
978-537-5300
ncmhousing.org/Leominster_Housing_Authority
Child Care Services
Project Apples / Leominster CFCE (activities for children)
145 Pleasant Street, Leominster, MA
978-534-3038
https://www.leominsterschools.org/en-US/project-apples-90f4b40b
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Seven Hills - Children's Aid & Family Service
1480 John Fitch Highway
Fitchburg, MA
978-343-7395
sevenhills.org/programs/child-care-resources
MOC Child Care and Head Start Center
1000 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA
978-534-7642
mocinc.org/child-care-headstart
Community Service for Families
Department of Children & Families
625 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA
978-353-3600
www.mass.gov/locations/dcf-north-central-area-office
Youth Opportunities Upheld, INC. (YOU, INC)
205 School Street, Gardner, MA
978-632-2321
Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Family Resource Center
49 Nursery Lane, Suite 201, Fitchburg, MA
978-829-0163
LUK Crisis Center, INC
545 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA
978-534-0685
The Autism Resource Center
71 Sterling Street, West Boylston, MA
508-835-4278
South Bay Community Services
80 Erdman Way, Suite 208, Leominster, MA
978-870-1840
Parents Helping Parents 24/7 Line
31 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA
1-800-632-8188 free and confidential
Parent Groups: Tuesdays 6-7PM
Registration Required - Please call 617-926-5008 X106
Department of Developing Services
49 Nursery Lane, Fitchburg, MA
978-342-2140
Admission Eligibility: 413-284-5040
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services
Seven Hills (Community Services)
1460 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA
978-632-4322
Therapy
Interface - William James College - Therapy Referral
888-244-6843
Community Healthlink (Therapy Services)
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA
978-466-8384
Multicultural Awareness Center (Therapy Services)
76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA
508-752-4665
Flying High Farm (Animal Therapy)
100 Franklin Road, Fitchburg, MA
978-582-7103
Gandara Center (In-Home Therapy)
100 Franklin Road, Fitchburg, MA
978-503-7520
Transportation
MRTA Bus
Car Seat Safety Information
https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats
https://www.safekids.org/car-seat
Employment
North Central Career Centers
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA
978-534-1481
Legal Assistance
Mass Legal Services
Community Legal Aid
515 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA
855-252-5342
Health Insurance
MA Health Connector
Community Health Connections (Medical, dental, pharmacy services)
14 Manning Ave, 4th Floor, Room 402, Leominster, MA
978-847-0110
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