Mission

  • English Language Learners

    We exist to promote the academic excellence of English Language Learners at Springfield Public Schools.

Vision

  • We support ELLS and their families by providing high-quality classroom instruction, pertinent links to academic resources, excellent parent communication, valuable community connections, and relevant professional development for teachers, administrators and staff.

Contact Us

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    Until further notice, ELL team members are working remotely but still available to support you and your child's learning needs. Get help by clicking the SPS At Home Support button above, and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

     

    Roseann Bentley Administrative Center

    1610 E. Sunshine

    Springfield, MO  65804

    Phone:  (417) 523-1136

    Fax:  (417) 523-0043

     

Acronyms

  • EL/ELL = English Learner/English Language Learner (student) 

    ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages (program)

    ESL = English as a Second Language (program)

    ELL Specialist = A teacher with additional certification in ESOL who provides academic instructional services to English learners