Centennial School District 28J

ELP Standards, developed for K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grades, highlight and amplify the critical language, knowledge about language, and skills using language that are in college-and career-ready standards and that are necessary for English language learners (ELLs) to be successful in schools.

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The Oregon Department of Education defines education equity as the equitable implementation of policy, practices, procedures, and legislation that translates into resource allocation, educational rigor, and opportunities for historically and currently marginalized youth, students, and families including civil rights protected classes. This means the restructuring and dismantling of systems and institutions that create the dichotomy of beneficiaries and the oppressed and marginalized.

As the number of English Learners (EL) in Oregon continues to rise, so too does their proportion within the overall student population. Over the past decade, various efforts across Oregon have focused on promoting equitable practices to provide better opportunities for students of color and multilingual learners. However, these efforts have often been fragmented, compliance -driven, and lacking the cohesive focus required for real impact. Persistent opportunity and achievement gaps in academic performance, high school graduation, and other areas underscore the need for more aligned and sustained effort.

Communities across the state are calling for action, and we must heed that call by designing a more unified, research-driven approach to supporting EL students. The Multilingual Learner/English Learner District Plan (ML/EL District Plan) is designed to guide districts in developing a comprehensive plan that is evidence-based, aligned with the needs and priorities of Oregon’s Multilingual Learners Strategic Plan and the EL Outcomes Program, and meets state and federal requirements for serving multilingual learners.