Community Connections: Ideas for Supporting ELLs
One way to find extra support for English language learners is to look in the community - volunteer, community organizations, and local businesses may have something to contribute. These resources offer ideas for building relationships and matching community members with student and families needs.
For additional ideas and examples, see our Community Schools project featuring Wolfe Street Academy in Baltimore, MD.
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