Survival Spanish For Teachers Of Limited English Proficient Students

From items in the classroom to phrases which will motivate students, or help with parent-teacher conferences, "Survival Spanish for Educators" is the daily resource for building relationships with Latino students and their families.

"Provides functional Spanish language skills for school personnel who have occasional contact with Spanish-speaking students and visitors. Also includes extensive training for non-Spanish-speaking classroom teachers who have Spanish-speaking children in their classroom."--Publisher description.

This report highlights selected schools and their collaborative efforts in pulling educators, families, and communities together to support a particular school's success and the well-being of its immigrant students. The report documents promising practices, but also places these efforts in broader contexts, both practical and theoretical. These practices illustrate how immigrant student issues are inseparable from broader and deeper issues of innovation and reform in public school education. Specific areas that these programs address are the following: creative approaches to classroom learning; helping students to take charge of their own learning; innovative actions that make schools more inclusive; efforts that link learning with strong home, school, and community ties; and new ways of educating educators and conducting professional development that respond to the need for educating for a diverse world. The final section examines two primary themes found in these practices: starting with the learner and using schools as strategic sites for collaboration and change. Appendixes contain research methodology, a glossary of terms, information on the National Coalition of Advocates for Students, a list of educational entitlements for all children, and a list of selected readings by subject area. (CM)

Improve Communication with SpanishSpeaking Students and Parents with Short & Simple Essential Phrases. Educators will acquire the language skills necessary to feel more confident in the classroom and when meeting with Spanish-speaking parents. The workbook contains easy to understand activities and real-life scenarios to learn and practice over 400 words & phrases most encountered in situations by Educators. Spanish for Educators is custom designed for teachers, counselors, administrators and other school officials who interact with Hispanic students and parents. No tedious grammar lessons and no prior knowledge of Spanish required. SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS WORKBOOK CONTENTS: Introduction w/ Culture & Language Tips, Instructions, Classroom Management, General Commands, Parent Conferences, First Aid, Asking Questions, Playground/Gym, Praising Students FEATURES: 400+ words & phrases, real-life scenarios, quick & easy activities & answer key (112 pages) The workbook can be used independently or in conjunction with the KAMMS Audio CD program (sold separately).