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ELL Language Interpreters
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Language Interpreters (LIs) are recruited to provide interpretation for newly arrived students for a maximum of 4-6 hours per week. A Language Interpreter may have several assigned students. Students receive interpretation support for a maximum of four semesters. LIs for some languages are difficult to find. It may take a few weeks after the student’s arrival to identify a LI with the target language.
LIs help English Language Learners by:
- Providing essential vocabulary and concept interpretation related to the classroom curriculum as directed by the classroom teacher using both the student’s first language and English
- Serving as a communication link with the home at the direction of the classroom teacher
- Translating letters, forms, and notices







Contact Information
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Administrative Center
2nd Floor, Suite D
Email: ELL-office@k12northstar.orgVirva Elliott
ELL Program Coordinator
virva.elliott@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11467Laura Capelle
ELL Program Records Manager
laura.capelle@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11488Monica Mellado Baltazar
Bilingual Assistant - Spanish
monica.baltazar@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11125