We look forward to working with and supporting all the Multilingual Learners at Potowmack!

The EL program provides EL students with instruction in the ­English language by emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of a structured English language approach. EL students are provided services in models that best fit the linguistic level of each student while not compromising the grade-level content and rigor. Likewise, service models are differentiated to best meet individual student needs in the most inclusive environment. A blend of age-appropriate, research-based instructional strategies and instruction in the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards allows ELs to access the content of the general education classroom. “The goal of English language proficiency standards is to build a foundation in the English language that will enable EL students to succeed in each academic content area.”

MISSION:   Empowering English Learner students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

VISION:  Every English Learner student will reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.