Reflect on your comfort level working with students from cultures other than your own

The relationship between language and culture is a complex one. The two are intertwined. A particular language usually points out to a specific group of people. When you interact with another language, it means that you are also interacting with the culture that speaks the language. You cannot understand one’s culture without accessing its language … Read more

CONNECTING WITH ELL FAMILIES: Strategies for Success

How can schools form strong partnerships with ELL and immigrant families? How can school leaders make that happen? The following tips provide some ideas for getting started! What are some of the ways teachers can actively involve & connect with English Language Learners’ parents? Reflection: How can you more effectively engage with ELL families to … Read more