Mark D. Benigni

This document outlines the Connecticut State Department of Education's English Learner and Multilingual Learner Framework, aiming to establish conditions for high-quality, evidence-based instructional practices. It is structured around four core principles: Skilled Educators, Evidence-Based Practices, Family and Community Engagement, and Reflection and Continuous Improvement. The framework envisions equitable access to culturally and linguistically sustaining learning environments, enabling all ELs/MLs to thrive, achieve academic success, gain college and career readiness, and contribute to civic life as biliterate individuals. It emphasizes leveraging students' linguistic and cultural assets and ensuring shared responsibility among all educators.

The District Improvement Plan for Meriden Public Schools focuses on providing educational opportunities for all students to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes for productive lives in a multicultural society. Key areas include strengthening the TEAM program, expanding equitable teaching practices, and enhancing the Future Educator Program. The plan also prioritizes curriculum development, tiered instructional strategies, and the use of assessment data to inform instruction. Additionally, it aims to foster a safe and supportive environment through MTSS behavioral interventions, improved attendance practices, and restorative practices, while enhancing college and career readiness through strategic operations and systems.