ABSTRACT

Discover how to create a sense of belonging and connection for your immigrant and refugee students. This timely book, written by four award-winning teachers, offers compelling stories and practical applications to help you reach your students in the classroom and beyond.

Topics covered include advocacy, using literacy to create a welcoming environment, connecting with families, building staff capacity and best practices for virtual learning. You’ll also find easy-to-implement lesson plans, as well as reflection questions throughout to help you on your journey.

Appropriate for K-12 teachers, English Learner specialists and school leaders, this inspiring and useful book will help you make the necessary changes to create more positive outcomes for your immigrant students.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction

By Mandy Manning

part 1|44 pages

From English Language Learner to Educator

part 2|74 pages

Using Literacy to Create a Welcoming Environment for Refugee and Immigrant Students

chapter 584|19 pages

Sheltered Instruction

chapter 5|19 pages

Journey to America

chapter 6|34 pages

Sharing Stories and Creating Partnerships

part 3|49 pages

Critical Components for Developing a Welcoming Program for English Learners

chapter 1327|12 pages

Building Relationships with Families

chapter 8|15 pages

Building Staff Capacity

chapter 9|20 pages

Welcoming and Inspiring Students

part 4|16 pages

Considerations in Teaching Remotely

chapter |12 pages

Closing

By Mandy Manning