New Orleans Public Schools
Supporting Every Multilingual learner — at Every Level
A practical framework for charter school networks, school leaders, and teachers to align their work around the success of multilingual learners across New Orleans. Choose your role to see the guidance that applies to you.
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Introducing the NOLA MLL Framework
A short walkthrough of the focus areas and how to use this site — coming soon
What this framework is
An increasingly diverse New Orleans means multilingual learners (MLLs) enrich every classroom — yet they often navigate academic content and language acquisition at the same time. This framework organizes the district’s commitments and best practices into four strategic focus areas, with guidance tailored to network leaders, school leaders, and teachers.
It’s built as a set of questions to ask yourself and your team — each opening to specific, research-backed guidance you can act on.
The MLL Empowerment Model
Mindset
A growth mindset for learners and educators — resilience and belief that skills develop through effort.
Heartset
Emotional intelligence and empathy that build supportive, trusting relationships.
Skillset
Language proficiency and critical thinking, enhanced by culturally relevant teaching.