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Otherwise known as ESL, students classified as ESL are fluent in their native language as well as fluent in English, partially fluent or not knowledgeable at all.

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Students in an ESL class come together from various different language backgrounds to be taught in purely English. The teachers running the ESL classrooms are usually preferred to be certified in ESL before teaching these students. Depending on the student, these programs can range from 1 to 6 years.

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1. Cultivate relationships and be culturally responsive
2. Teach language skills across the curriculum
3. Emphasize productive language
4. Speak slowly and increase your wait time
5. Differentiate and use multiple modalities
6. Incorporate students native language and technology

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- Encourage parents and families to seek out English language resources
- Use your own resources such as Google Translate or other means to effectively communicate with their families

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Navigating school website guide resource

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Navigating school website guide resource

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July 20, 2020

Starting a new school can be difficult-especially for newcomer immigrant and refugee students, whose families may not be familiar with the U.S. education system. Starting School in the United States: A Guide for Newcomer Students' Families, a new resource from REL Northwest, provides answers to many questions newcomer families typically have about the U.S. school system. Specifically, the guide (which is available in four languages) offers research-based guidance on the registration process, how families can get involved in their children's education, the rights every student has under U.S. law, and more. We encourage schools, districts, and refugee agencies to provide a link to the guide on their website and print copies for newcomer families.

Available in 4 Languages

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educational improvement; excellence in education; educational research; statistics; statistical data; statistical surveys; national center for education evaluation and regional assistance.

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Guide Helps Newcomer Students Families Navigate the U.S. School System | REL Northwest

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The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) conducts unbiased large-scale evaluations of education programs and practices supported by federal funds, such as Reading First and Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.