Multilingual Programs

Overview
Multilingual Programs is committed in supporting our District’s Goals to prepare college and career ready students for post-secondary success by providing innovative, targeted, and research-based strategies and supports through equitable, nurturing, and diverse learning communities to impact the academic achievement, linguistic excellence, and sociocultural competence of our Emergent Bilingual students.

Mission
Southwest Public Schools’ Multilingual Programs ensure the academic achievement, linguistic excellence, and sociocultural competence of Emergent Bilingual students through equitable, nurturing, and diverse learning communities to prepare them with the necessary skills to fulfill their highest potential as 21st-century global citizens.

Vision
Southwest Public Schools’ Multilingual Programs is committed to providing innovative, targeted, and research-based strategies and supports to impact the academic achievement, linguistic excellence, and sociocultural competence of Emergent Bilingual students as they develop a strong sense of self-worth. 

Core Values

Leadership

We foster conscious citizens that lead, seek, and promote equity in society.

Excellence

We believe our Emergent Bilingual students will meet their highest potential.

Achievement

We believe our Emergent Bilingual students will excel in their academic, language, and sociocultural goals.

Diversity

We value our students’ and families’ diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. 

Contact

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Anne Leal 
Officer of Special Populations
aleal@swschools.org
713-784-6345

Important Documents

Crystal Maldonado

Crystal Maldonado
Director of Multilingual Programs
cmaldonado@swschools.org