ESOL Department
Mission of the ESOL Department
The primary mission of the ESOL Department is to facilitate English language acquisition for students for whom English is not the first language. This is achieved through ESOL instructional classes, pull-out, and/or push-in services. The ESOL Department complies with state standards for English language acquisition, the World Class Instructional Design and Assessment Consortium Standards (WIDA), and uses these standards in conjunction with the fundamental principles of second language acquisition in order to provide the most beneficial learning environment possible to the student. The ESOL Department also works to promote multi-cultural awareness in classrooms across the school district, and parental involvement in schools and the community.
ESOL Teachers
School |
Teacher |
| Alvirne | Karen Goyette |
| Dr. H.O. Smith / Library Street School | Lynda Levine (teacher), Elizabeth Jutras (Program Paraprofessional), Linda Ravenelle (ESOL Tutor) |
| Hills Garrison | Anna Gallo-Knight |
| Hudson Memorial Middle School | Nancy Mercurio |
| Nottingham West | Kelly Garas |
ACCESS Testing
| This year's ACCESS testing will take place between January 11 2010 and February 26th 2010. Click here for more information |
ESOL programs in NH and northern MA
ESOL Resources
| Global Post | An online resource of news and articles from around the world |
| World Factbook | Information about countries around the world |
| World Wide International TV | Watch online TV channels and stations from around the world |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language (for students planning on going to college) |
| ESL Podcasting | Links to podcasting sites and more! |
| National Public Radio | Links to podcasting and online radio |
| a4esl.org | Online activities for ESL students |