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BAP 124 LEAP – Teaching Newcomers in This Climate

If you are feeling distraught right now, I have a process that might help you.  I’ve had a very hard time lately due to the results of the 2024 election. But I have taught newcomers during some very challenging times and learned some skills that are making a difference.  Perhaps they can support you too if you are having a difficult in your role as a teacher of new arrival students. You can listen to this show in your favorite podcast app or right here:
Listen to “BAP124 LEAP – Teaching Newcomers in This Climate” on Spreaker.

Here is the acronym and in this show, I explain what I mean by each of these steps:

L.E.A.P.  –  LISTEN, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE & ACCEPT, PREPARE

Listen

  • Listen to to People Who Need to be Heard
    • your students
    • your families
    • anyone who needs to talk or needs help
    • YOURSELF
  • Listen to People with Opposing Views

Educate

  • Pull back on your political views in your classroom – don’t raise anxiety. Be a source of information, not angst.
  • Model what it is to educate yourself on how our processes work.
  • Educate yourself on services that are available to your families in your area
    • Call 211 (United Way Help Line) with your class to explore what is in the area (or 211.org)
    • Ask school social workers and counselors to share what is available
    • Techfugees
  • Educate yourself on the law / Civil Rights
  • Educate your students on how to make Language Acquisition go faster
    • This tip is always important for the newcomer class
      • Students acquire language faster when they understand how to accelerate it
      • You never know, at any time, when you will see that student again (teach them to fish.. quit just handing them fish)
    • Check out other resources on this website like this one on NewsInLevels: Episode 83

Advocate & Accept

  • Double down on your advocacy.
    • There are organizations in your community that need you
    • Show all students that people are advocating for them.
    • Techfugees

Focus on what you CAN change and accept what you cannot

Prepare

Prepare yourself for the day. As simple as a sticky note on my dashboard or mirror

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Where we can connect in the near future (end of 2024/beginning of 2025):

Join me at the FREE @EllevationEd IMPACT Conference.

The Seidlitz Education #Newcomer Division will be representing!! I’m excited about ALL the speakers. Save your spot today! bit.ly/ellimpact2024 #ellevationimpact24

Join us at the Seidlitz Education What’s Working Conference in Houston, Texas Jan 30, 2025

Thank you as always for helping me with my learning journey.

Reach out if I can help you.  CarolSalva1@gmail.com

Take good care!

-C