Multilingual Learners (ML)

ML Department Staff

• Department Administrator:Caitlyn Dombrowski | @email
• Department Chair: Dr. Sharon Widmayer | @email

ML Mission Statement

• The mission of the FCPS ML Program is to develop the English proficiency of students while advancing their academic achievement and to support them in becoming productive, contributing citizens in the United States and an ever-changing global society.

The FCPS ML Instructional Program Goals

• Values and builds upon students' academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates a supportive learning environment.
• Assists students in reaching their full academic potential.
• Builds connections between ML and schoolwide instructional programs.
• Encourages participation of students and their families within the school community.
• Fosters understanding and appreciation of diverse populations within the school community.