Q&A
Q&A on enrollment numbers and programs for multilingual learners in Summer Rising
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph inquires about the number of English Language Learners served in Summer Rising and the accommodations for students facing the 60-day shelter rule. DOE officials provide enrollment statistics and information about specific programs for multilingual learners.
- 23,794 English Language Learners served, making up 20.7% of Summer Rising enrollment
- Various programs offered, including specific summer programming focused on multilingual learners
- Programs involve bilingual educators, ESL teachers, and partnerships with multilingual learner community-based organizations
Rita C. Joseph
2:04:41
Okay.
2:04:42
How many English language learners did you serve this year?
2:04:47
And how do you make accommodations for our students who are facing the 60 day shelter rule?
Angela Faloye
2:04:55
In terms of how many English language learners we serve this year in summarizing, 23,794.
2:05:03
They make up 20% of the enrollment, 20.7% of the enrollment for summarizing.
2:05:10
I do want to add to what Andy has said.
2:05:12
In terms of offerings, we run a plethora of programs for multilingual learners.
2:05:19
We even have additional Not even with summarizing additional specific summer programming in conjunction with a separate program whereby they go deeply in terms of instruction with multilingual learners.
2:05:35
That's what they're doing the entire day.
Rita C. Joseph
2:05:37
Is that with bilingual educators?
2:05:39
ESL teachers?
2:05:40
Or
Angela Faloye
2:05:41
Correct.
2:05:42
Correct.
2:05:42
And even with a specific multilingual learner community based organization as well.
Rita C. Joseph
2:05:48
How many students you have in elementary and middle school that are EML English language learners.
Angela Faloye
2:05:55
I don't have that breakdown.
2:05:57
I can get back to you on that.
