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One area that needs more attention at my school is being inclusive: reflecting the community. This is not to say that my school does nothing, quite the opposite, as we are always trying to build bridges with the many different backgrounds. I chose this as needing more attention as I feel like more is being down in the classrooms then that of the school as a whole. Coming back to the idea of signs in the school being in various languages of the learners within the school. I think this would be a rather simple, cost-effective, and interesting way for all students to learn new words and things they did not know before. I'm also unsure if my school provides their notices in multiple languages which would make the teacher's life much easier when it comes to trying to explain to ELL students/parents important information.

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One area that my school does well is the interconnectedness of the teacher, support personnel, and inner/outer services made available to ELL students. The majority of students at my school are ELL which has made my school really need to have a real grasp on what can best be done for each student. Whether it is the classroom teacher (ex. myself), Educational Assistant(s), Learning Support Team (LST), etc. All of us work on and alongside each other in creating a plan that can help each and everyone of our students be successful. Emails, in-person meetings, check-ins, in-class/out-of-class support is created an effective way to help each ELL student with their learning.

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Make sure the classroom, along with the school, incorporates all the many different backgrounds of their learners. In the classroom this could be done by representing many different cultures through historical figures. On a school level, this could be done by providing signs and notices in multiple languages.

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We can make new ELL students feel welcome, accepted, and supported in their classrooms by making sure they know the basics. For example, making sure they have a partner that can help them with their transition, teach them basic phrases (hello, goodbye, I don't understand, etc), and providing initial support in the classroom (ex. picture dictionary). There is many other things along with these that would make ELL feel welcomed.

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Just as important as it is to get an understanding of ELL students, we must also connect with their parents. Provide information about the school, basic routines, etc. Ultimately we want the relationship to better develop over time.

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5. Interconnected Personnel and Services

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5. Interconnected Personnel and Services

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Each person involved with ELLs are working together. This may be done in person, co-teaching, small pull-out groups, in-class support. Making sure everyone is contributing to and developing alongside one another (teacher, LST, resource, administration, etc.)

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4. Provide an Initial Language Assessment for Correct Placement

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4. Provide an Initial Language Assessment for Correct Placement

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An English Language Learner assessment is provided to not only see what the student knows prior to being appropriately placed, but also to see what services can be made available to them in school.

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Making sure all that enter the school are respected, heard, and placed accordingly into the school system. This may mean that for some students they may need a gradual entry before completely phased into a program. Also flexibility needs to be understood and given by all school staff when dealing with families from near and far.

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2. Provide Supporting Information for Support in Learning English

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2. Provide Supporting Information for Support in Learning English

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Have the knowledge and information to be given to families to improve their English outside of school. This could be done through outside/evening classes, courses, tutors, etc. Not just for the child(ren), but also for the adult(s) in adult continuation education, tuition required, grants available, etc.

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Tip sheets for parents to better understand the school system and how to help their child succeed. Not in just one language (English), but also made available in the various languages known by the community (ex. Hindi, Arabic, French, etc.)

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8 Ways to evaluate a school’s effectiveness in creating a warm and welcoming environment!