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As we prepare for fall 2025 it's vitally important accurate addresses are on file with the district for all students. This is especially true this summer as the district prepares to offer bus service to most elementary students for the first time. Unfortunately, much of the mail being sent by the district is being returned due to inaccurate address information, and we need your help to change that. Visit the link to the Central Registration form below, or reach out to Central Registration by phone at 845-437-3480 or email at Centreg@poughkeepsieschools.org, to be sure your address is accurate.

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Overview

Welcome to ENL

  • A colorful word cloud featuring the word "welcome" prominently in red, surrounded by various translations in different languages.

ENL is for speakers of other languages who are recent arrivals in this country.  English as a New Language (ENL), formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL). It is a specialized instructional program for students whose first language is not English. In an ENL program, trained and certified teachers use methods, techniques and materials designed to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).

The four basic communication skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking - are emphasized through a variety of activities. ENL also helps the Limited English Proficient (LEP) / English Language Learner (ELL) student adjust as quickly as possible to the mainstream of the school and to the community. Students are grouped according to ability in English - beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

The principal goal of the ENL class is to prepare the student to exit from ENL and enter into the mainstream by developing their English skills and compentency.

ENL Teaching Staff:

  • Early Learning Center
    • Michele Cicman
    • Nick Cedeno
  • Morse
    • Mary Marshall
  • Clinton
    • Andrea Branciforte
  • Kreiger
    • Anne Formato
    • Djamilia Iagia-Holmes
  • Warring
    • Katie Soto
    • Jawan Nesheiwat
  • PMS
    • Ashley Bass
    • Patricia Crittenden
    • Joyette Walton
  • PHS
    • Tracey Bleau
    • Pam Knittel
    • Tiffany Pettagine
    • Marjan Marku
    • Kristina Ginnick