Empowering Multilingual Learners and Their Families

We believe that every parent is a vital advocate for their child's learning, especially in multilingual settings. To support this, MLS offers a range of resources and programs designed to enhance parent advocacy. These include workshops on navigating the educational system, understanding language acquisition, and strategies to support learning at home. We also provide translation and interpretation services to ensure effective communication between families and schools.

 

Through our collaborative approach, we aim to build strong partnerships between families, educators, and the wider community. Together, we work towards creating an inclusive and supportive environment where multilingual learners can thrive academically and personally. Join us in this endeavor to celebrate and nurture the linguistic diversity of our students.

Multilingual Learner Success Advisory Council

The mission of the Multilingual Learner Success Advisory Council is to build trust in the educational process by partnering with community members, families, and RPS stakeholders to advise on how to improve practices for the department of Multilingual Learner Success, leading to improved outcomes and success for our multilingual learners in Richmond Public Schools. The Multilingual Learner Success Advisory Council’s work will focus on three goals including increasing graduation rates for multilingual learners, improving school and family communication in the family’s preferred language, and fostering more opportunities for family advocacy. For more information, please contact Jennifer Blackwell, director, at jblackwe@rvaschools.net.

 

Resources for Families

 

Community Resources Guide

Repository of resources for students and their families

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

Dear Colleague Letter for ELs (PDF)

Joint guidance from the Office of Civil Right and the Department of Justice

Title III VDOE Web page: Language Instruction For English Learners & Immigrant Students 

Information and links to important Virginia and Federal Guidance

Equal Educational Opportunities for English Learners

Information  from the Office for Civil Rights

Resources for Caregivers

Ombudsman for LIEP Overview 

Learn what an Ombudsman is, their key functions, and specific duties.

LIEP Ombudsman Strategies

Learn when to contact the Ombudsman, how they facilitate resolution, and how else they can assist.

Learn Your Rights