English Learners

Supervisor of English Learners and World Languages Programs
Elizabeth Schenkel
(540) 853-1394 | eschenkel@rcps.info

Curriculum is led by:

Dr. Wendy Durham
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Targeted School Improvement
(540) 853-1652 | wdurham@rcps.info

Curriculum reports to:

Dr. Cyndi Williams
Chief Academic Officer
(540) 853-6114 | c ynthiawilliams@rcps.info

Need assistance and prefer to speak in Spanish? Please call the Spanish hotline! (540) 853-2750. ¿Necesita ayuda y prefiere hablar en español? ¡Por favor llame a la línea directa en español! (540) 853-2750. Este sitio web se puede traducir al español. Mire la parte superior de la página y haga clic en Idioma ("Translate").

RCPS provides comprehensive programs and services for students who are English Learners (EL). Culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse, our strength as a school division is rooted in this diversity.

RCPS hosts EL Parent/Guardian University events throughout the school year. Follow the Community Empowerment Center on social media, or contact your school, for more information.

Volunteers with the EL Parent/Guardian University pose for a photo in the spring of 2023.

Resources

This is a list of resources that families may find helpful in studying and learning English.

DuoLingo
App to practice learning languages.

Colorín Colorado
Colorín Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs).

Jefferson Lab
Virginia State Standards of Learning Practice Test.

ManyThings.org
A website for studying English as a second language