LLAC EWG - Priority #2 by Cheruba Chavez https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae Every LEA must train their staff around language access requirements. en-us 2022-06-14 14:21:58 UTC 2022-06-14 16:56:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/0032.png cschavez27 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221001573 Families will also be equipped to know what their language rights are...this will hopefully "translate" to other sectors of their lives...gov't, health, legal]]> 2022-06-14 16:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221001573 Same as previous priority: OVNV Language Justice, DOE/DOJ worksheets and policies https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221003261 2022-06-14 16:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221003261 Every staff member understands the language rights of their families and will be able take the correct path to ensure that families in need have their language needs met. https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221004562 2022-06-14 16:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221004562 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005028 Staff need to be trained on all available language access services, as well as how to serve LEP families, and create a culturally welcoming school environment. ]]> 2022-06-14 16:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005028 cschavez27 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005038 LDE will compile list of approved vendors for this training.]]> 2022-06-14 16:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005038 Staff trainings at beginning of school year, with touch points throughout the school year. https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005491 2022-06-14 16:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005491 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005616 State and district funded teacher prep programs to better train and prepare teachers for working with LEP students and families.]]> 2022-06-14 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005616 Translated Documents and Communication with Families https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005823 We should include a comprehensive list of all documents and communications that should be translated at a minimum (or interpreted for a rare or unwritten language). We may want to consider also taking a stance on exactly what is on the school's website and the quality of website translations (not using google translate or similar)]]> 2022-06-14 16:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221005823 cschavez27 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221006157 Train teachers on when to translate vs not translate in classroom settings.]]> 2022-06-14 16:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221006157 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221006228 Monolingual staff should be trained on how to work with an interpreter and the role of the interpreter during meetings.]]> 2022-06-14 16:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221006228 Schools should be able to provide trained aides who would help teachers in the classroom.in the classroom. https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007255 2022-06-14 16:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007255 Language Access is also an obligation during registration/enrollment https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007290 Even before a student/family is attending a specific school, the school and/or district must provide all of the same language access accommodations to students and families]]> 2022-06-14 16:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007290 All students would feel supported by their school's staff on a consistent basis, building self-esteem and comfort in their school environment. https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007602 2022-06-14 16:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007602 Meetings with parents https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007799 Periodic meetings with parents to assess whether they feel their needs are being met. Determine what needs to be done going forth. Provides an assessment of where we are at and what we need to be doing going forth.]]> 2022-06-14 16:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221007799 https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221009610 https://www.splcenter.org/resources-educators-school-administrators
In addition to the SPLC resources at the top, the Learning for Justice report on Best Practices for supporting ELL students is awesome and provides helpful tips for actually creating a welcoming space for multicultural and multilingual students.]]> 2022-06-14 16:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221009610 Students should be able to perform better on all standardized tests and achieve the expected level. https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221009742 2022-06-14 16:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221009742 Outcomes https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221012051 Students with learning exceptionalities and gifted and talented students will be identified and receive the services that meet their needs. ]]> 2022-06-14 16:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221012051 Families not charged with finding/paying for interp/translations https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221013932 2022-06-14 16:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cschavez27/r4cft6enqb3ol6ae/wish/2221013932