AUSTIN, TX — engage2learn, the leading strategic implementation partner for public schools nationwide, is proud to announce a new partnership with Jacksonville, Florida’s Duval County Public Schools. Through multi-layered, evidence-based school improvement support, this partnership will build effective instructional practices to improve educational outcomes for English language learners (ELLs) in five of the district’s elementary schools.
In alignment with the district’s strategic plan, which includes maintaining high-performing schools and providing historically underserved students with the support they need to succeed, a thorough analysis of district data was conducted to determine which schools and student groups needed the most support. Based on that analysis, five elementary schools (Beauclerc Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Spring Park Elementary, and Timucuan Elementary) were identified as having an influx of ELL student enrollment and an urgent need for targeted support to improve ELLs’ academic performance.
With a proven track record of improving language proficiency and academic outcomes for ELLs through implementation strategies grounded in research, tailored support systems, and proprietary, tech-enabled processes, Duval selected engage2learn as its partner in this work. engage2learn’s approach is designed to help educators grow in the skills proven to have the most impact on ELLs. The aim is to meet the immediate needs of multilingual learners, build instructional practices that last, and make learning environments more inclusive across the district.
“This collaboration with Duval County Public Schools represents a significant step forward in ensuring that every English language learner has the opportunity to excel, which positively impacts the entire community,” said Shannon Buerk, Founder and CEO of engage2learn. “By leveraging our tailored strategies and proprietary technology, we are not just addressing the immediate challenges but also laying down a foundation for long-term success for Duval’s ELLs. We are honored to partner with the district to create a model for the nation.”
Scott Schneider, Chief of Schools for Duval County Public Schools, added, “The decision to partner with engage2learn is rooted in our unwavering commitment to provide all students with the quality education they deserve. The targeted support for our English language learners in these five schools is just the beginning. We are dedicated to expanding our capacity to serve every student better, and this partnership is a pivotal part of our strategy to achieve educational equity and excellence across the district.”
Building upon engage2learn’s track record of significantly improving outcomes for ELLs in public school districts around the country, this collaboration could set a precedent for other districts. Together, Duval County and engage2learn aim to improve language acquisition and academic success for the district’s English language learners.
About engage2learn
At engage2learn, we’re on a mission to help the neighborhood public school be the first choice for every family. Since 2011, we’ve partnered with K-12 education leaders to upskill talent, simplify systems, and accelerate student achievement. Our talent development systems, rooted in rigorous academic research and on-the-ground coaching experience, consistently link adult learning to tangible results in public school districts nationwide. We help our partners create schools where leaders love to lead, teachers love to teach, and learners love to learn.
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About Duval County Public Schools
Duval County Public Schools educates more than 129,000 students in the beautiful and fast-growing community of Jacksonville, Florida. Duval educators work together every day to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared for success in college, career, and life. Learn more about what’s happening across Duval on their website and connect with them on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and/or Vimeo.
First published April 12, 2024.