English Language Learner Program (ELL)

The three primary areas of focus for Greater Albany Public Schools' English Language Learner Programs are:

English Language Development (ELD) to enable students to participate fully in English instruction.
Support for meaningful access to content through instructional research-based instructional methods.
Family Outreach – parent involvement, translation/interpretation, family assistance in conjunction with Families and Agencies Coming Together (F.A.C.T) and Migrant Education.

English Language Development programs and staff certified to teach these programs are found in the following Albany elementary, middle, and high schools:

Calapooia Middle School
Lafayette Elementary School
Memorial Middle School
Periwinkle Elementary School
South Albany High School

South Shore Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School
Tangent Elementary School
Waverly Elementary School

Staff

Ryan Mattingly, Director of Special Programs
ryan.mattingly@albany.k12.or.us
- Ellen Carlson, Coordinator of Federal Programs
  ellen.carlson@albany.k12.or.us
  - Stacey Lee, School Support Specialist for ELL
    stacey.lee@albany.k12.or.us
  - Vivianna Gonzales, Family Liaison
    vivianna.gonzales@albany.k12.or.us
  - Patricia Martinez, Translation Coordinator
    patricia.martinez@albany.k12.or.us
  - Della Sterrett, Secretary for Federal Programs
    della.sterrett@albany.k12.or.us

Contact Us

Welcome Center - Habla Español
701 "B" 19th Ave. SE
Albany, OR 97322

Phone: 541-704-2376
Fax: 541-924-3776