OELL
The Office of English Language Learners (OELL)
The District 75 Office of Multilingual and English Language Learners (ML/ELL) works with school-based teams to support their ML/ELL students' English language development. We support teachers with instructional practices, as well as school leaders with policy compliance. District 75 offers MLs/ELLs three different program models:
English as a New Language (ENL)
Through ENL programs, students receive content area instruction in English with home language supports and appropriate scaffolds, emphasizing English language acquisition. ENL teachers collaborate with Special Education teachers to meet the diverse linguistic and academic needs of their students. These programs typically serve students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds.
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE)
Students in TBE programs develop skills in their home language while they learn English. These classes are comprised of students from the same language background and are taught by Bilingual Special Education teachers with extensive training in language development. Once a student demonstrates English proficiency, they typically leave the bilingual program and are placed in a monolingual English class.
