ACS - Alabaster City Schools has earned a spot among the Top 20 districts in the nation for exceptional growth in language development—an achievement that reflects the district’s commitment to supporting all multilingual learners and ensuring their long-term success.
This national distinction highlights the dedication of teachers, language specialists, administrators, students, and families, working together to create learning environments where students thrive—particularly in the areas of speaking and writing.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate Alabaster City for this well-earned national recognition,” said Justin Hewett, CEO of Flashlight Learning. “Being a Top 20 district in language growth reflects the dedication, collaboration, and passion of teachers and school leaders supporting multilingual learners, with student voice and growth at the center of it all. We’re proud to be part of your continued success!”
By prioritizing access to high-quality tools, resources, and meaningful data, Alabaster City has accelerated language acquisition for multilingual learners and earned recognition as one of the nation’s top-performing districts in developing productive language skills. This growth was carefully measured using multiple speaking and writing indicators by a team of educators who score and give feedback throughout the year to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of language development.
This achievement highlights the district’s strategic focus, quality instruction, and belief that all multilingual learners can be successful.
Visit flashlight360.com/top20 to see the full list of Top 20 districts nationally recognized for outstanding language growth.