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English Language Learning

EL Services

The English Learner (EL) program in District 885 supports learners in acquiring the English needed to succeed in the classroom, in accordance with the State of Minnesota Guidelines and English Language Proficiency Standards. EL licensed teachers to provide direct English language instruction to identified students in the domains of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as provide consultation support to classroom teachers, support staff, and students based on each student’s English language learning needs. Para-educators and specially trained teachers support mainstream classroom instruction for EL students.

Language Instruction Educational Program

If you have questions, please contact:

Albertville Primary, Fieldstone Elementary and STMA Online

Yelizaveta Zhykhovich  yelizavetaz@mystma.org 

763.497.0904 ext.7116 

Big Woods Elementary and Saint Michael Elementary

Alyana Vogel  alyanav@mystma.org

763.497.4882 ext. 2112 

Middle School East and Middle School West

Megan Clough  megancl@mystma.org

763.497.4524 ext. 4109 

High School and Knights Academy

Lisa Perbix lisape@mystma.org  

763.497.2192 ext. 8264

STMA District EL Programming

Jamie Wiitala jamiew@mystma.org

763.497.6582