Powell Butte Elementary

ABOUT

The Centennial School District English Learner (EL) Program supports multilingual students in developing English proficiency while accessing grade-level academic content. The program values students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds and fosters inclusive, supportive learning environments.

Instruction is delievered through both designated and integrated English Language Development, with EL specialists collaborating with classroo teachers to support language growth and academic engagement.

District Resources

• ELD Teachers: Each school has ELD teacher(s), call your child’s sschool for the name of the ELD teacher(s).
• Bilingual Liaisons: Centennial provides Russian and Spaish speaking staff to assist students and parents. Call your child’s school for the name of the bilingual liaisons.
• Interpreters: Centennial provides interpreting services for education related purposes with the approval of the Program Administrator, ELD teacher, or principal. Please call your child’s school to make arrangements for an interpreter.

Reading Materials: Most Centennial school libraries have established reading materials in languages other than English. Please contact your child’s ELD teacher or classroom teacher for additional information.
Parent Guide for English Learners: English, Spanish

Powell Butte English Learner Teachers

• Alysia Goodling: alysia_goodling@csd28j.org
• Jennifer Prowell: jennifer_prowell@csd28j.org
• Jennifer Stoddard: jennifer_stoddard@csd28j.org

Powell Butte Spanish Liaison: Spanish 

• Ada Fonseca: ada_fonseca@csd28j.org