Bank of Strategies (Oct 2024) by Bianca Ramos

Video

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:07:32 UTC

Appreciate the teacher in the video talking about learning to pronounce student's names correctly. I think I can try to be more intentional about that

Group

2024-10-28 15:15:26 UTC

I was thinking about creating a small group to help build connections and friendships so students feel more comfortable in the classroom.

Family Support

2024-10-28 15:20:55 UTC

We use Language Line, paying for it, from our school budget, to make communication accessible for/with our families.

Physical Safety

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:21:44 UTC

Would love some example signage we can use in our school buildings

Relationships

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:29:48 UTC

I try to greet my students in their native language every morning

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:30:30 UTC

Families need a lot of support at this time. I find that calling them to share positive progress of students can be helpful to engaging them

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:39:28 UTC

Asking students about their culture and ways they can stay connected to their home countries

Invite students and parents to school clubs, groups and meeting to build a sense of belonging and that there voice are being heard. Facilitate meetings in different languages and distribute materials in different languages.

2024-10-28 15:41:51 UTC

Safety

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:42:14 UTC

providing orientation to students but also to families around expectations in US education system

Share books that students and parents like or need in their language.

2024-10-28 15:42:34 UTC

Do a student and parent survey to assess their needs and any recommendations to make the school better for ALL students (Google Survey, Paper, and in-person for students and parents who do not know how to read or who might need glasses or are not knowledgeable with computers).

2024-10-28 15:44:47 UTC

Self care

bpramos04 — 2024-10-28 15:54:21 UTC

need to do better at embedding selfcare strategies to my work day.