ESL Program

The Highland Park ESL Program serves approximately 130 students from Pre-K through 12th grade who speak 16 different languages. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:15, the Highland Park ESL program provides either a High Intensity program or a Sheltered Instruction program. All students meet with a certified ESL teacher for a minimum of one period a day.

ESL Contact Information

Derek Ressa

Executive Director of Personnel & Student Services
dressa@hpschools.net

Amy Copppola

Director of Educational Services
Email Amy Coppola

ESL After School Enrichment (Title III) Contact Information

Michele Rodrigues

Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
mrodrigues@hpschools.net

Teachers

Irving School (Pre-K - 1st Grade)

Caia Schlessinger

Bartle Elementary School (Grades 2 - 5)

Ashley Huggins

Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Elena Panagos