Our mission is to provide EL families with the support and resources they need to ensure that their children achieve school success, and to strengthen community engagement to accelerate the academic achievement of English Learners.

Our Multilingual Department team will collaborate with schools, other departments within MPS, and community organizations to engage families through language-specific presentations, workshops, and orientations that focus on topics such as:

• How to create an environment of learning at home

• How to communicate effectively with school staff in spite of literacy and language barriers

• How to connect to school and community resources

• How to participate in their children’s learning for greater school success

• Goals and expectations for MPS students