How administrators can make a difference in building trust with ELL families
Anne Marie talks about the ways in which an administrator's approach impacts the relationship an ELL family has with a school.
Student ambassadors who welcome newcomers
Anne Marie shares the example of a counselor who arranged student ambassadors for new children arriving to the school.
Student story: A student who was homeless
Anne Marie shares the story of a student whom she knew was struggling but without knowing why.
Student story: Two brothers who were deported
Anne Marie shares the story of two brothers who were deported from Montgomery County, MD.
The impact of trauma in the classroom
Anne Marie describes how trauma can impact students in the classroom, as well as signs that a student wants to take control of the situation.
The importance of safety, security, and trust in the learning process
Anne Marie discusses the importance of helping children feel safe, secure, and respected within their school environment.
The role of the ESOL specialist in conversations about special education
Anne Marie describes the important role an ESOL specialist can and should play in conversations about special education and ELLs.
The unique needs of unaccompanied minors
Anne Marie describes how colleagues in her school district collaborated to address the needs of a growing unaccompanied minor population.
The ways in which immigrant parents value education
Anne Marie debunks the myth that ELL and immigrant families don't value education.
Tying language development to issues impacting students’ lives
Anne Marie offers some ideas for connecting language development to current issues on students' minds.