Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/21/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
Type: Action
Subject: 2. Report with Possible Action on Bilingual Education
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Policy: Admin Policy 7.15 - Bilingual Instruction and Bicultural Education
Attachments Bilingual Multicultural Education Presentation
File Attachment:
Bilingual Multicultural Education Update.pdf
Background: On June 19, 2014, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors adopted Resolution 1415R–003, regarding bilingual multicultural education. This Resolution promotes bilingualism through the implementation of essential aspects to enhance our one-way and two-way dual-language programs. Our goals are that students graduate academically prepared in English and Spanish, conversant in other languages, and capitalize on the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of all English Learner students (ELs). Another important component of the Resolution is encouraging the participation of parents, staff, and other community stakeholders.

Since the adoption of the Resolution, district staff has been working with the community to implement the Resolution. This presentation will provide a brief overview regarding the Resolution’s essential aspects, programs that are housed in the Bilingual Multicultural Department, progress, and next steps.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation: Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer