$95.00 USD

 

Supporting EL and Immigrant Students and Families: It's More than Just Language

with Laura Gardner

Students who are learning English are more than just language learners – they are usually members of immigrant families who are navigating the complexities of acculturation, trauma, resettlement, and/or isolation while also building on their strengths and developing resiliency. In this course, we will examine our students’ and families’ strengths and needs with a holistic, social-emotional lens. 

Outcomes:
  • Describe basic information about the backgrounds of EL and immigrant students and families in U.S. schools (including up-to-date information on immigration programs and policies affecting our students and families)
  • Gain awareness of the strengths and challenges immigrant students and families face as they interact and engage with their school and community
  • Explain 4 core stressors of immigrant children and families and describe strategies for how educators can support those experiencing such stressors.

What People Are Saying:

I am learning more than what I expected, and I’m only on my second video!

Maryland Educator

Personally, I took courses with Immigrant Connections since last year, and it has really opened my mind. It has helped me see things from a different perspective when it comes to both students and their families. It made me realize how much we need to understand and support them better.

Maryland Educator

I believe it is very important that these courses reach more people and even become mandatory. The immigrant population here is growing every day, and many people are not well-informed about their needs. Sometimes, teachers focus only on their work, tests, and grading, and the human side gets overlooked. I think we need to pay more attention to this.

Maryland Educator

Thank you for your valuable insights and education on how we can better connect with and serve our immigrant populations. I am grateful for this opportunity to take a deeper dive into the information you presented to us at the Stark County ESC. Finally, thank you for all the work you do to bring justice to our newcomers who are just looking for a better life, and have struggled to get here to achieve it. You are a true blessing!

Ohio Educator

I loved this PD for learning so much relevant, insightful and new information.  Thank you!!!

Ohio Educator