Supporting ESOL Families: Chinese & Khmer Language Access Coordinators Translate, Interpret, and
From left to right: Thavro Phim, Khmer Language Access Coordinator; Xuhong Wang, Chinese Language Access Coordinator; Samol Heng, Khmer...
Supporting ESOL Families: Spanish Language Access Coordinators Translate, Interpret, and Build a Cul
Nicole Marcote, left, and Daniela Romero, right, are both Spanish Language Access Coordinators in the Office of Family and Community...
Teaching English as a Second Language: What One Teacher Wants You to Know
Delilah Baines-Washington has been at Francis Scott Key School for eight years now, during which time she has taught English to Speakers...
Southwark School's Two-Way Immersion Program: Building Bridges in a Diverse Community
Annie Leary and her husband were nervous when they sent their oldest child, Owen, to Kindergarten. They were worried about how he would...
Voices of the District: Zulma Guzman
Zulma Guzman came to the United States from El Salvador in 2009. After originally arriving in New York, she moved to Philadelphia with...
How (and Why) One Bilingual Counseling Assistant Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
It’s difficult to catch Bilingual Counseling Assistant Margarita Abuawadeh—not because she’s out the door right when the last bell rings,...
PSSA Information Available in Multiple Languages
The PSSA examinations started April 3 and conclude May 5. The Office of Translation & Interpretation has produced translated webpages and...
Family Engagement Best Practices: Creating Inclusive Environments for Spanish Speakers
The Alexander K. McClure School Home and School Association (HSA) recently conducted a successful—and fun!—March meeting, where they...
Apply Now: Immigrant & Youth Summer Programs
Looking to improve your English literacy and math skills? The School District of Philadelphia will be hosting a Summer Program for...
Naglieri Nonverbal Assessment Test (NNAT) Information
The School Reform Commission approved the purchase of the Naglieri Nonverbal Assessment Test (NNAT), which will be administered to all...
