Multi-Lingual Learner (MLL) Services

Renton School District trains its teachers in the SIOP method of instruction to ensure their instruction is accessible to ML students. The language-rich environment of the kindergarten classroom is the ideal place for students to build their language skills. Kindergarten teachers collaborate with ML staff to meet the needs of ML students.

Renton School District trains its teachers in the SIOP method of instruction to ensure their instruction is accessible to MLL students. Students in grades 1-5 participate in their regular classes with their peers. They may receive specialized MLL instruction in small groups inside or outside of the classroom based on each student's proficiency and grade levels.

Renton School District trains its teachers in the SIOP method of instruction to ensure their instruction is accessible to MLL students. In grades 6- 12, students are placed in MLL classes in one of four levels: Newcomer, Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced. MLL students may repeat an MLL class as necessary. In grade 9- 12 credits earned in MLL classes are applied toward graduation requirements. MLL students are also placed in mainstream elective and content area courses. Students will be matriculated into the regular classroom as soon as possible, with a full-day regular education program being the ultimate goal.

A year-long course that focuses on English language acquisition. This class is a total of 3 hours throughout the day. Students learn basic English language skills to be able to communicate and participate within their general education classes.

A year-long course that focuses on English language acquisition. Students are enrolled concurrently in Beginning Language Arts and Beginning Support focusing on English Language instruction to develop skills to comprehend and communicate in reading, writing, listening, and speaking using the English language.

A year-long course that focuses on English language acquisition designed to reinforce and supports student's language acquisition in reading,writing, listening, and speaking.

A two-trimester course that focuses on English language acquisition designed to reinforce and support student's language skills within acquisition to reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

A two-trimester course that focuses on English language acquisition designed to reinforce and support student's language acquisition in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.