English Language Learners

Press Release

During the week of April 1st, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Language Acquisition will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Provincetown Schools. The Office of Language Acquisition reviews each district’s and charter school’s ELE program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state English learner education laws and regulations. Areas of review will include English learners’ student assessments, identification of English learners; what programs English learners are placed in, parent and community involvement, curriculum and instruction, student support services, licensure requirements for faculty, staff and administration, program plans, and evaluation and recordkeeping.

In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Language Acquisition will send a survey to the parents of students whose records the review team examines. The survey focuses on key areas of their child’s English learner education program. Survey results will contribute to the monitoring report.

Parents and other individuals may call Meto Raha, Office of Language Acquisition Review Chairperson, at (781) 338-3548 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, DESE will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days of the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the (district or charter school) with a report with information about areas in which the (district or charter school) meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the (district or charter school) requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The report will be available to the public HERE

Provincetown School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Primary Years Program and Middle Years Program from Kindergarten to MYP3 (Grade 8). IB is offered in 5,402 schools in 158 countries. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. An infant, toddler, and preschool programs are also part of Provincetown School.

Dr. Suzanne Scallion - Superintendent
Dr. Timothy Reynolds - Principal

 INFORMATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

Provincetown IB Schools is forming an English Learners Parent Advisory Committee an ELPAC, to begin work in the 2020-2021 school year. See the links below. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact EL Director, Gerry Goyette at ggoyette@provincetownschools.com, or EL teacherHelena Ferreira at hferreira@provincetownschools.com