Multilingual Learner Program

The Tahoma School District Multi-Lingual Learner (MLL) program helps students bridge the gap between their home language and English so they can access core instruction in their classrooms. Our goal is for every family to feel welcome and in partnership with their child's education in Tahoma School District. 

Elementary School Services

In our elementary schools, our current services are "pull out" services. Students leave their classroom and go to the MLL room to work on the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students who receive reading and math interventions leave the classroom at the same time so several students are not in the room, but are going to get the support they need to be successful in school. 

Middle School Services

At both middle schools, we offer two MLL support options. All students who qualify for MLL are placed in the MLL class unless they also qualify for Special Education and the two classes conflict with each other. Students with scheduling conflicts are provided with MLL support during one of their content classes. For students with lower MLL proficiency, we also offer MLL STRETCH in addition to the MLL class period to give them additional English Language Development support. Students are selected for MML STRETCH based on their most current WIDA ACCESS annual data and/or their date of entry into the USA.

High School Services

At Tahoma High School, all students who qualify for MLL services are placed in an MLL class unless they also qualify for Special Education and the two classes conflict with each other. Students with scheduling conflicts are provided with MLL support during one of their content classes. We offer MLL I for students with lower MLL proficiency and MLL II for students with higher MLL proficiency. Students are selected for MLL I or MLL II based on their most current WIDA annual data.

Our Program Offers

Screening for services

The screener helps us determine the student's proficiency level in English. If they qualify, the parent will receive a notification of services, and will begin to receive services from a staff member at their school.

Translation services

We assist with arranging translations for conferences, IEP meetings, or problem-solving meetings. In essence, any need the parent has related to their child's education, we are glad to support.

Language Line is a phone interpretation service that teachers can use to communicate with families. Tahoma Staff Members—Please visit the Staff Hub to see the instructions for accessing Language Line.

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OSPI—Multilingual Education Program