English Language Learning Program

Marta Guevara
Director of Student Achievement and Accountability
(413) 362-1859
guevaram@arps.org

Renata S. Pienkawa
ELL Program Coordinator
(413) 362-1832
pienkawar@arps.org 

Mildred Martinez
Administrative Assistant
362-1871
martinezm2@arps.org

Mission Statement

We are committed to providing high quality academic instruction and support to English learners in grades K-12. Our curricula are aligned to the national and state standards and develop both social and academic language and skills. We advocate strongly for the full participation of our students in every facet of our school community and promote a deep understanding of diverse learners and their cultures.

General Information

In the Amherst Public and Amherst Pelham Regional Schools, there are students from over 40 different language groups who are learning English as a new language. The most common languages spoken, in alphabetical order, are: Cape Verde/Creole, (Mandarin)Chinese, Russian, Khmer, Korean and Spanish.

A range of instructional programs are provided to support English Language Learners to learn English and academic content and be active members of our school community.  Read more about the ELL program

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