![]() "We have about 70 languages represented in our community in Wheeling (District 21)," Figueroa said. Figueroa, who was hired on last year during the pandemic, said the district is looking to strengthen its programming offered to students who qualify for language services. The district has robust bilingual and dual language programs for native speakers whose goal is achieving biliteracy by the end of fifth grade. "It was my light bulb moment, and I knew from then on that I would study ESL and bilingual courses," said Figueroa, the new director of language services for Wheeling Township District 21.Ībout 50% of District 21 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade across six communities are English Language Learners. ![]()
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