School districts can do a number of things to support immigrant families in their community such as communicating with families and providing updated information for school personnel.
The Importance of Extra-Curricular Activities for ELLs and Immigrant Students
Teachers of English language learners (ELLs), including a former ELL himself, talk about the importance of extra-curricular activities for ELLs and immigrant kids.
Supporting Immigrant Families During Uncertain Times
Principal Nathaniel Provencio talks about how his school is addressing difficult questions and issues faced by immigrant families.
Talking About Big Topics with High School ELL and Immigrant Students
ESOL teacher Anne Marie Foerster Luu discusses her approach to talking about the big topics on students' minds, like immigration, in the classroom with high school ELLs.
Making Connections to Students' Lives in the Classroom
Teacher Lori Dodson offers some ideas for helping immigrant students feel connected to what they are studying in the classroom.
For award-winning principal Nathaniel Provencio, relationships — among students, families, staff, and community members — are the key to creating a school in which kids succeed. Learn more about how he lives that mantra each day.
ELL experts Ruslana Westerlund and Kristina Robertson have compiled 8 common myths regarding ELs that they think administrators should reconsider, as well as supporting research for their responses to each myth, best practices, strategies, and recommen