Multilingual Education Program
The Multilingual Education Program promotes successful integration in mainstream academic programs for Multilingual (ML) students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 whose first, or primary, language is not English and who have not yet attained English language proficiency. As part of the enrollment process, ML students new to Frederick County are assessed for English language proficiency to determine if they qualify for ME Program services.
The ME Program recognizes the vital importance of parental involvement and provides interpreters for parent conferences as well as many translated documents.
All ML students are able to receive ME Program services in their home school during the school day. Summer-school support is offered as the budget permits.
For student enrollment information, please see our Enrollment page.
The FCPS Multilingual Education Program Mission:
The FCPS Multilingual Education (ME) Program’s Mission is to provide Multilingual Learners (MLs) with equitable access to comprehensive educational services, as required under Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Program Vision:
The FCPS Multilingual Education (ME) Program responds to the ever-changing needs of our community and strives to accomplish the following:
- Provide students with equitable access to a well-rounded, rigorous education
- Foster a sense of belonging for students and their families by appreciating their assets
- Eliminate opportunity gaps for Multilingual Learners (MLs)
- Deliver culturally and linguistically responsive services to the community
- Collaborate with and educate diverse stakeholders on how to best serve the multilingual community
Contacts
Dr. Kaitlin Moore
Multilingual Education Program Supervisor
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East St, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7753
fax 240-586-7751
Chris Beers-Arthur
Multilingual Education Program Coordinator
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East Street, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7769
fax 240-586-7751
Liz Miranda
ME Program Achievement Specialist
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East Street, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7779
Fax 240-586-7751
Megan Hailu
ME Program Teacher Specialist
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East Street, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7811
fax 240-586-7751
Michelle Silver
ME Program Teacher Specialist
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East Street, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7813
fax 240-586-7751
Elizabeth Villacis
Coordinator of the International Office (Spanish Native Speaker)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3985
fax 227-203-3989
Sonia Dorsey
Coordinator of English Language Interpreting Services (Spanish Native Speaker)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3981
fax 227-203-3989
Maria Amalia Vargas
Coordinator of Family Engagement and Partnerships (Spanish Native Speaker)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3983
fax 227-203-3989
Jasmine Shortridge
ME Program Social Worker (Spanish Native Speaker)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3986
fax 227-203-3989
Melissa Gaeta
Language Specialist
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3982
fax 227-203-3989
Brenna Spickler
ME Program Registrar
Secondary Registrar (Grades 6-12)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3984
fax 227-203-3989
Marisa Sedillo
ME Program Registrar (Spanish Native Speaker)
Elementary Registrar (Grades K-5)
International Office
201 Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
227-203-3987
227-203-3980 Main line (se habla español)
fax 227-203-3989
Juana Castelo Guzman
ME Program Spanish Transcriber
191 S East Street, 4th Floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7788
Fax 240-586-7751
Wendy Guzman
MEP Administrative Assistant
Central Office/ME Program
191 S East Street, 4th floor
Frederick, MD 21701
240-586-7753
fax 240-586-7751