Office of Multilingual Learners

OML Office of Multilingual Learners

Subdepartments

Contact Us

OML Welcome Center
(502) 485-3623
JCPS.OML-WelcomeCenter@jefferson.kyschools.us

Address

Hazelwood Elementary School (Lower Level)
1325 Bluegrass Avenue,
Louisville, KY 40215

When facing the building, go to the ramp on your right marked "OML." Proceed down the ramp to the double doors, ring the bell and wait for assistance.

About Us

The Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) provides wrap-around services, including identification, registration assistance, language services, and instructional support.

Here, you can find procedures and descriptions that define the services offered by JCPS. There are also valuable resources and links for Multilingual Learners (MLs), their families, and teachers.

20%

of all JCPS students are MLs.

147

countries listed as birthplaces for students.

154

languages are spoken by students.

3-fold

increase in MLs enrolled over last decade.

OML Academics

About Us

OML Academics strives to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) through high-quality resources so they have access and opportunity to succeed in their social and academic settings. We work to serve educators, schools, and the district by providing English Language Development (ELD) instructional support that includes coaching, professional development, programmatic consultation, curriculum, and PLC support.

Vision

We believe all multilingual learners will become successful English language readers, writers, listeners, and speakers in a welcoming and culturally responsive environment.

Mission

To accelerate students’ English language acquisition through high-quality language and content instruction so they are inspired to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and independent and collaborative learners.