Resources
English Language Learner (ELL) support is designed to help students who are learning English as a second language develop necessary academic skills. English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are designed to teach students who speak languages other than English how to understand, speak, read and write in English and to support students’ culture and language whenever possible. All Kansas City public schools offer support for English language learners.
Contact KCPS, Director of Language Services at 816-418-8916 or individual charter schools.
International Welcome Center
The KCPS International Welcome Center is a unique and innovative site that provides comprehensive support to the immigrant, migrant, refugee and non-native English speaking families in our community. Located on the 2nd floor of Woodland Early Learning Center, our goal is to provide a seamless transition to life and school in Kansas City.
Upon entering our Center, community members will be welcomed by our bilingual support assistant and parent liaisons. Parents can enroll in our space and we will help clarify the needed documents and vaccines to start school as soon as possible. We can do anything necessary to support our families in several different languages including:
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Swahili
- Kinyarwanda
- Kinyamulenge
- Somali
- Burmese
- Karen
Global Academy
The Global Academy provides direct and meaningful instruction in English language development, English language arts, mathematics, social-emotional learning and general topics related to culture shock and the transition to life and school in Kansas City. We offer a half-day program to elementary age students. The students will ride the bus to their home school as all other students. Students in grades 4-6 will eat breakfast and board the bus to the Global Academy. They will return prior to lunch. Students in grades K-3 will spend the morning at their home school and come to the Global Academy after lunch. We ensure that all Global Academy students are able to participate in the Arts, physical education and recess at their home schools.
