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Welcome to the English Learner (EL) Program. District 214 has a diverse student population representing more than 72 different language groups. Our English learners represent 16.4% (approx. 2,100 students) of the District’s total population.
The English Learner Program engages every EL student in high quality instruction, assessment and research-based best practice. We strive to develop students’ linguistic needs in reading, writing, speaking and listening while also meeting their academic and social emotional needs.
Program Goals:
- Plan and deliver instruction that integrates language and content learning simultaneously using research-based best practices.
- Ensure English learners are receiving the appropriate supports to foster their academic growth and success.
- Refine instruction and programming for English learners through intentional analysis of data.
- Safeguard English learner’s sense of pride in their language and culture.
- Advocate for equitable access and remove barriers to success.
- Graduate multilingual lifelong learners through the development of college, career and life readiness skills.
- Support ELs in their gradual transition to general education classes and in accessing advanced classes.
Contacts
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High School District 214
Veronica Gott
Director of the English Learner Program
veronica.gott@d214.org
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Buffalo Grove High School
Jill Maraldo
Associate Principal for Instruction
jill.maraldo@d214.org
847-718-4014Ann Wyatt
EL Coordinator
ann.wyatt@d214.org
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Elk Grove High School
Quiana McNeal
Associate Principal for Instruction
quiana.mcneal@d214.org
847-718-4414Lisa Pokorny
EL Coordinator
lisa.pokorny@d214.org
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International Newcomer Academy
Janice Aponte
Associate Principal of Specialized School
janice.aponte@d214.org
847-718-7836Diane Guzman
Administrative Assistant
diane.guzman@d214.org
847-718-7937 -
John Hersey High School
Dr. Patty Grow
Associate Principal for Instruction
patty.grow@d214.org
847-718-4814Blaire Pritchard
EL Coordinator
blaire.pritchard@d214.org
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Prospect High School
Joyce Kim
Associate Principal for Instruction
joyce.kim@d214.org
847-718-5214Caitlin Haines
EL Coordinator
caitlin.haines@d214.org
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Rolling Meadows High School
Nathan Aslinger
Associate Principal for Instruction
nathan.aslinger@d214.org
847-718-5612Jen Marconi
EL Coordinator
jennifer.marcon@d214.org
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Wheeling High School
Angela Hawkins
Associate Principal for Instruction
angela.hawkins@d214.org
847-718-7012Jennifer Orbe
EL Coordinator
jennifer.orbe@d214.org
847-718-7186María Rivas
EL Coordinator
maria.rivas@d214.org
847-718-7340