The mission of Stoughton Public Schools is to provide support and programs for Multilingual Learners (ELs or MLLs) that will allow them to grow their English language proficiency so that they will be successful inside and outside of the classroom. 

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) and SEI (Sheltered English Instructional) approach focuses on developing students’ abilities to access curriculum across all content areas, whereas English and content is learned simultaneously and an asset based approach is employed.  In addition, SPS strives to implement culturally responsive teaching so that students’ home languages and cultures are fostered and valued. 

The Stoughton Public Schools ELE Department's goals align with the Massachusetts BluePrint for EL Success in that:

• All SPS educators share responsibility for MLL success

• All educators of English Learners are taught by effective, well-prepared, and culturally responsive educators who hold them to high standards.

• Multilingual Learners have equitable access to meaningful and rigorous learning opportunities

• English Learners thrive in high school and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in college and/or a career.

• English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC)

• Bilingual Parent Night Presentation

• Accessing the Parent Portal (Portuguese)

• Accessing the Parent Portal (English)

• Seal of Biliteracy

• ELE Parent Notification

• ELE Procedures Manual

• ELE Progress Report Card Templates