Language and Culture Department
Overview
The SFPS Language and Culture Department Staff serves as the lead for language and culture and will serve as the contact on:
implementing state-funded Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs;
meeting Federal obligations to English Learners by providing English Learner Programs that support students in becoming proficient in English and achieving academically;
leveraging the Title III English Language Acquisition Subgrant to maximize positive impact and outcomes for Immigrant students and students served in English Learner Programs;
the Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy on New Mexico Diploma of Excellence; and
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction.
Bilingual Programs in SFPS
Language and Culture Resources:
Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Instruction
State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy (SSBB)
English Language Development (K -12)
Spanish Language Arts (K-12)
Supports for students new to school in the U.S.
Other Supports:
NMPED Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs (BMEPs)
NMPED English Learner Programs
Imagine Learning
Newcomer Summer Language Academy!
Contact Us:
SFPS Language and Culture Department
BF Young Professional Building
1300 Camino Sierra Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-467-2562
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SFPS’ Language and Culture Department oversees programs for multilingual learners (also referred to as English Learners) across the district and all of the district's Bilingual Education and Multicultural Education Programs (BMEPs). We support over 4000 students - just about ⅓ of our student population! - and the incredible teachers, leaders, and educators who are providing this wonderful educational opportunity for families in Santa Fe. We greatly appreciate your support and welcome any and all inquiries regarding how to best support your child in developing a second language.
Spanish Spelling Bee Hosted by SFPS Language and Culture Department
Santa Fe, NM - The Santa Fe Public Schools Language and Culture Department hosted the District Spanish Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 12, 2024.
The participants from grades 4th-8th competed at their individual school sites in order to qualify for the District Spanish Spelling Bee. The following schools were represented:
Chavez Elementary School, El Camino Real Academy, Kearny Elementary School, Milagro Middle School, Mandela International Magnet School, Ortiz Middle School, Ramirez Thomas Elementary School, Acequia Madre Elementary School, Salazar Elementary School, and Nina Otero Community School.
The winners of the District Spanish Spelling Bee were the following:
First Place Winner: Jayden Cruz, 5th Grade, Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Second Place Winner: Mark Yat Garcia, Salazar Elementary School and
Third Place Winner: Ricardo Rodriguez, 8th Grade, Ortiz Middle School.
SFPS District Spanish Spelling Bee First Place Winner, Jayden Cruz
will compete in the State Spanish Spelling Bee on April 30, 2022 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM.
The District Spanish Spelling Bee would not be possible without the contributions of teachers and students for their leadership as Spelling Bee Judges and Pronouncer. Special Thanks to the following: Spanish Spelling Bee Judges:Mrs. Trinidad Mercado Muratalla, CHS Spanish Language Arts Teacher, Mr. Edmond Gorman, El Camino Real Academy, Dual Language Teacher, and Marina Alba Sanchez, Cesar Chavez Instructional Coach. Pronouncer: Mr. Daniel Pastrana,Executive Director Language and Culture.
Mr. Daniel Pastrana
Language and Culture Department
Executive Director
dpastrana@sfps.k12.nm.us
505-467-2532
Dr. Suzanne
Jacquez-Gorman
Secondary Bilingual Coach
sjacquez@sfps.k12.nm.us
505-467-2616
Mrs. Angela Martinez
Administrative Assistant
angemartinez@sfps.k12.nm.us
505-467-2562
Mrs. Holly Call
English Learner Coach
hcall@sfps.k12.nm.us
505-467-2538
