Welcoming MLs at School

View "Creating a Welcoming ELL Classroom Environment Links to an external site." YouTube video from ColorinColorado Links to an external site..

Questions to consider:

• What are some ways that educators can welcome linguistically diverse newcomers to their school/classroom? 
• What 3-4 strategies mentioned in the video could you implement, and why are they beneficial to your ML students and their families?
• How can you apply this practice brief to your particular work with MLs and their families?

Practices to consider:

• During the registration process, TAs can work with administrators and counselors to collect information about the student's linguistic experiences using the DSD Intake Questionnaire.docx Download DSD Intake Questionnaire.docx
• TAs work with School Technology Specialist (STS) to prepare student laptops with translation tools and teach students how to use them.
• TA or student leader (SBO, LIA, MAC, Hope Squad, etc.) can provide tour of school and teach basic school procedures with Newcomer Flashcards.docx. Download Newcomer Flashcards.docx.