Multilingual Learner Program (MLP)
ABOUT MLP
South Burlington School District Multilingual Learner Program (MLP) is dedicated to ensuring that students who have a primary or home language other than English receive equal educational opportunities. Our MLP teachers are experts in second language acquisition and content knowledge, delivering high-quality instruction. Students in the MLP face the dual challenge of learning academic content while simultaneously developing their English language skills. Our program supports these students from kindergarten through high school, helping them achieve proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Common Acronyms:
ML: Multilingual Learner
EL: English Learner
MULTILINGUAL TEACHERS
Aida Halilovic - FHT Middle School
Ali Zenie - FHT Middle School and South Burlington High School
Alex O’Brien - RM Central Elementary
Jackie Parrott - Orchard Elementary
Sarah Waterman - Orchard Elementary
Melissa Corrigan - South Burlington High School
Rochelle McGurn - Chamberlin Elementary
24/25: Erica Lim
MLP LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Our goal is to ensure that all multilingual students thrive academically and socially, achieving their full potential in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
WHO DOES MLP SERVE?
In the school year 2023-2024, 7% of our students were identified for EL services representing over 40 languages.
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES
Talking Points
Family communication tool
Translation and Interpretation Network (TIN)
OTP (over the phone)
AALV: USCRI; UIRC
In person or Zoom
MLP Identification Process
HELPFUL RESOURCES
State Website
SBSD EL Handbook