Emergent Multilingual Learner Services
The Educational Services department is inclusive of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) Services support. Director of Educational Equity & Multilingual Learner Services works collaboratively with all SBUSD schools to support EMLs with equity and access to an excellent education.
Mission Statement for Emergent Multilingual Learner
Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) values linguistic and cultural diversity, affirms the assets of Emergent Multilingual Learners, fosters a strong sense of belonging, and is committed to responsive practices that prepare all students for success in an evolving world.
Vision Statement for Emergent Multilingual Learners
To empower every Emergent Multilingual Learner with equitable access to rigorous academic content, strategic instruction, and the opportunity to develop advanced levels of social and academic proficiency in a global, multilingual society.
Master Plan for Emergent Multilingual Learners
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Director of Educational Equity & Multilingual Services
Dr. Deborah Martinez
Dr. Martinez has more than 20 years of experience in education varying at the elementary, junior high and higher education levels. She was an elementary and junior high teacher for 12 years and was recognized as Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) in 2011. Her administrative experience includes serving as an elementary Assistant Principal, K-12 Coordinator of English Learner Services and K-6th Principal. She served diverse socio-economic populations in various instructional programs including Early Exit Bilingual Education, Dual Language Immersion, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Support systems. She also has experience in adult learning as an adjunct professor in higher education within the teacher credentialing programs.
deborahmartinez@sbunified.org; 805-963-4338 ext. 6309