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We're hiring! We're now hiring interpreters and a temporary aide - language support.
Welcome to Multilingual Education Services!
The Multilingual Education Services (MES) staff is prepared to serve and assist Wichita Public Schools' English Language Learners and their families. The MES Center is the home of several Wichita Public Schools services, including:
- ESOL Enrollment Center
- Language Line
- Wichita Family Learning Program (English Classes)
- District Translation Services
- Migrant Education Program
- Early Childhood Enrollment
ESOL Enrollment Center
The Multilingual Education Center (MES) is the primary hub in the Wichita Public Schools for students and families who are new to the district and speak a language other than English. Here, students undergo English language proficiency assessments to determine the most suitable program for their skills. Parents receive assistance with enrollment paperwork, while staff members are on hand to address inquiries about Wichita Public Schools and offer guidance on community resources. The Newcomer Intake Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Language Line
You may reach the Language Line at 316-866-8000 (Spanish), 316-866-8003 (Vietnamese), and 316-866-8045 (for any other language). The Language Line staff is available to assist families and school personnel from 7:30–5:00 Monday through Friday.
Wichita Family Learning Program
For parents who have a student enrolled in Wichita Public Schools, the Wichita Family Learning Program offers a range of free adult English classes throughout the district. Childcare is available for all classes, and Kid's Club Homework and Tutoring assistance is provided for students whose parents attend evening classes. For more information, please contact 316-866-8029.
Migrant Education Program (MEP)This federal program helps migrant children access the same educational opportunities as all other children. It provides additional services beyond those offered by other local and federal programs to ensure that qualifying students succeed academically. Migrant students are defined as those who have moved across school district boundaries in the past three years for work related to agriculture or meat processing. They are eligible for services from ages 3 through 21.
District Translation Services
We offer on-site interpretation services for parents, students, and school personnel, as well as written translations for communication with parents. Additionally, we utilize the Language Line. Translation and interpretation services are provided in Spanish and Vietnamese. We also have access to interpretation in many other languages through various additional resources as needed.Early Childhood Enrollment
Early Childhood (Pre-K) enrollment is conveniently available at MES. For further details, please visit our Early Childhood website or call 316-866-8038.
Contact Us
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Multilingual Education Services
Dunbar Service Center
923 Cleveland, Wichita, KS 67218
Phone: 316-866-8000
Fax: 316-866-8028Shannon Benoit
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
sbenoit@usd259.net
316-866-8043
316-866-8000 (for assistance in languages other than English)Ana Reyes
Administrative Assistant
areyes@usd259.net
316-866-8043
Announcements
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Multilingual Education Services' Newcomer Intake Center is open from 8:30 - 3:00 Monday – Thursday for testing. The Newcomer Intake Center will be closed on Fridays for testing. Please bring proof of address and proof of birth date when coming to the Intake Center. The entire process of testing and completing initial enrollment forms will take at least 2 hours for Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
