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Pittsburgh Public Schools
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Administration Building, Room 2, Ground Level
341 South Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3516

Phone: 412-622-3516 or 412-622-3510
FAX: 412-622-3708

                                                        Mark McClinchie                                             Jonathan Covel                                      
                     ESL Coordinator                                              ESL Director      
                 412-622-3510                                                    412-622-3516
              mmcclinchie1@pghboe.net           jcovel1@pghboe.net
 
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Espanol             Francais               Japanese 日本語           Chinese (汉语/漢語             Arabic عَرَبيْ   
 
English As A Second Language (ESL) is an instructional program for identified students whose dominant language is not English. The purpose of the program is to increase the English language proficiency of eligible students so they can attain academic standards and achieve success in the classroom.
 
Features of the ESL Program:
  • ESL instruction is offered in grades K-12
  • ESL students receive one to three ESL classes, depending on their English proficiency level.
  • ESL students also attend math, science, social studies and other general education classes
  • The ESL program provides total English immersion for students
  • ESL students are given the support needed to effectively adjust to American culture
  • ESL classes are an individualized, student-centered learning environment