TIP SHEET
Resources to Support Multilingual and English Language Learners
What you should know:
- All students will have access to a distance learning portal that will be used to support communication among the student, teacher, special education services, and necessary supports for English learners and multilingual students.
- Every student has an account that was created by the Department of Education and that must be activated by the student or his parents through a computer or iPad.
- Each school is responsible for creating a learning plan and providing the necessary supports so that multilingual students and those who are learning English receive their classes in English and in their native language.
- All devices have the feature of changing the language to one desired by the user.
- There is also “Google Translate,” which can be used on the computer or iPad and is also available on many websites.
Resources for Multilingual and English Language Learners at Home:
- Support learning at home with school activities in the native language of the home and activities that are appropriate to the child's age and level. Colorín Colorado is a website that offers strategies and resources for families in the field of literature.
- “Parent toolkit” is a web page that also offers lessons and suggestions in Spanish to help in the areas of literature, mathematics, and to develop social skills. This page also offers videos in Spanish to help young people learn certain math exercises.
- “Opening Doors” is another available resource that is currently offering supports, ideas, and strategies to help parents take advantage of this time to support Multilingual and English Language Learners.
- “The Spanish Experiment” offers parents with young children written and video stories translated into Spanish.