English Language Learners

English Language Education Program Mission and Goals

School’s Mission

At Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, it is our mission to provide a positive learning experience in a safe educational environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential, emphasizes the value of a strong work ethic, and prepares them for adult life in a competitive world.

ELE Mission Statement

The mission of the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School program for English Language Learners is to provide students of diverse language backgrounds the necessary linguistic, cognitive, cultural and self-awareness skills for adult life in a competitive world. EL student’s will be provided a culturally and linguistically responsive education, with necessary supports, to reach their full potential.

Yearly parent English learner program initial/annual notification will be translated into the parents home language, and interpreters will be provided at parent open house and parent teacher conferences in languages that are common in the school and surrounding community (Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese).