At English Learner Portal, we refer to these students as newcomers — students who are within their first year in the United States and American school system. These newcomers students have a unique blend of needs as they adjust to the country, school system, culture, and lifestyles, in addition to possibly needing to learn or improve their use of the English language.
Factor in the emotional and social impact of making new friends in an entirely new place and you can see how their readiness to learn in the classroom could be challenging.
Are you a teacher with a student new to The American school system?
This course will give you an introductory foundation and practical strategies you can use to support and engage your newcomer student in the classroom.
Understand the needs of your newcomer student(s) to:
- Know what things you can do to make your classroom newcomer friendly
- Develop Literacy strategies for teaching your newcomers
- Create instructional ideas
- Consider the social and emotional factors
- Understand English proficiency levels and how to utilize them in differentiation
- Examine best practices and strategies for welcoming new families
- Explore trauma informed instructional practices
Meet Your Instructor, Kelly
English Learner Portal was founded by Kelly Reider. With over 26 years of experience in public school settings, Kelly is passionate about helping teachers feel supported and equipped to serve their English learners.
Kelly's philosophy on instructional coaching and professional learning is based on the core belief that all students deserve and are able to succeed in a rigorous, academic program.
