Welcoming Classroom
Videos
Videos
- "She knows they are already brilliant"
- A warm welcome for immigrant families in the front office
- Creating a welcoming environment for high school ELLs
- ELD Specialist Diana Alqadhi: Taking time to get to know your students
- Evaluating factors such as culture, language, and student background
- Finding a Friend After Hurricane Maria
- Gathering information for students who don’t have school records
- Getting to know your ELLs and why it matters
- Learning more from ELL families on student background
- Spotlight on ELLs
- Student scenario for over-identification: Li
- Using Colorín Colorado tips for creating a welcoming classroom
- What to do first: Creating a welcoming ELL classroom environment
Articles
- 10 Strategies for Building Relationships with ELLs
- 10 Things You Need to Learn About Your English Language Learners
- A Hidden Language: Supporting Students Who Speak Mixtec
- Building Bridges Through Storytelling: What Are Your Students' Stories?
- Connecting with ELL Families: Strategies for Success
- Consider Culture Before Referral of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students for Special Education Services
- Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment
- Empowering ELL Parents & Families at Home
- Getting to Know Our Families’ Cultural and Social Assets: The View from Dearborn, MI
- Getting to Know Your ELLs: Six Steps for Success
- Honoring Family in the Classroom
- How to Build Relationships with Immigrant Families
- How to Create a Welcoming Classroom Environment for ELLs
- Learning about Your Students' Backgrounds
- Making Your First ELL Home Visit: A Guide for Classroom Teachers
- The Diversity of English Language Learners
- What's In a Name? The Story Behind NameCoach
One of the most important steps that teachers can take to help their English language learners (ELLs) succeed is also one of the most basic: getting to know their students. Even students at the beginning stages of learning English can share information about their families and experiences. Learn how to get started from the ideas in these resources.