A group of Port Chester educators recently represented the district at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference, a statewide event focused on supporting English Language Learners. During the conference, the team shared the district’s ongoing work to strengthen English as a New Language (ENL) instruction.

Educators presented a session titled “Prioritizing Stand-Alone ENL Curriculum: One District’s Story,” highlighting two years of collaborative work to develop a clear, K–12 ENL curriculum. This approach moves beyond isolated grammar and vocabulary lessons and instead emphasizes communication, real-world connections, and language development across content areas. As a result, students are using their English skills more confidently both in and outside of the classroom.

MLL Instructional Support Specialists Viviana Arredondo and Lisa Cavallero were also selected to lead a second session, “Empowering Multilingual Learners,” which focused on practical strategies to support teachers and students through thoughtful planning, instructional supports, and meaningful classroom practices.

Together, these presentations reflect the district’s continued efforts to enhance learning experiences for multilingual students and support educators in meeting the needs of all learners.