Multilingualism is a Superpower!
ML Department June Update 2026
This spring, we proudly celebrated a remarkable group of multilingual parents and family members who completed the Adult ESL Program. Through their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to lifelong learning, these learners strengthened their English language skills while balancing work, family, and countless other responsibilities.
We are honored to recognize their achievements and congratulate each participant on earning their certificate of completion. Their hard work reflects the strength, resilience, and rich linguistic and cultural assets they bring to our community every day.
Congratulations to our graduates—we are proud of you and grateful to be part of your learning journey!
Research has shown that multilingual brains process language more effectively and multilingual children have better problem-solving and multitasking abilities than their single-language peers.
The English Language Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) is a group of parents, caregivers, and school staff who work together to support English learners in our schools. The council provides a space for families to share feedback, learn about school programs and resources, and help plan activities that celebrate our multilingual community. ELPAC ensures that families’ voices guide decisions that affect their children’s education.
We value our families, and your experiences and ideas matter. By joining the English Language Parent Advisory Council, you can help shape programs, events, and supports for our multilingual learners. This is a meaningful way to share your voice, connect with other families, and partner with the school to ensure every student has what they need to thrive.
For more information, contact the ML Department at 781-961-6220 x1535 or email the Assistant Director for Multilingual Learning, Kait Zanzerkia, at zanzerkiak@randolph.k12.ma.us.
Our district is proud to have Interpretation and Translation Specialists who support families by providing communication in the language you understand and prefer. These specialists help interpret during meetings and translate important school information so families can stay informed and involved. They are also available to support you in communicating with your child's school.
You have the right to request and receive school communications in your preferred language. This is a request you can make at any time. Our district and schools are responsible for making sure language is never a barrier to you or to your child’s education. If you need interpretation or translated materials, please contact your school or reach out to the Translation Department at one of the numbers listed below—we are here to support you and value the voices of all our families.
The mission of the Randolph Public Schools Multilingual Education Department is to empower all multilingual students to excel both within and beyond the classroom. We are committed to offering the highest quality educational experiences in our schools by providing explicit language instruction and targeted supports to ensure equitable access to meaningful and rigorous learning opportunities that engage all students in cultivating essential knowledge and skills to prepare them to reach their fullest potential.
At the heart of the RPS Multilingual Education Department’s vision for student success is our belief that “Multilingualism is a superpower”. Thus, we strive to foster thriving learning environments in which all multilingual learners and their families have a sense of belonging and are known, respected and valued for the linguistic and cultural assets they bring to our community.