An International Center and Its Role in Impacting Instruction

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I.                    Communication with Students

A.      Welcome, Orientation and Registration

B.      Student Information

C.      Assessment

D.      Evaluation and Advisement

 

II.                  Communication with Schools

A.      Students

1.      International Center Packet

2.     Consultation

B.     Staff

1.      Staff Development

2.      Communication

a.      Tips for Teachers

b.     ESOL Meetings

 

III.                Communication with Parents

A.      Parent Meetings

B.     Adult Language Learning

C.     Translated Communications

 

IV.               Communication with Community

A.      Community Resource List for Schools

B.     Community Resource Information for Families

C.     Media Cooperation

 

 

·         The International Center helps the school system facilitate effective instruction for English language learners in many different areas. As a central registration center, children are assessed, evaluated and placed appropriately.  Families understand the school system and what is expected of them.  Community organizations and outreach opportunities are made available for the families and the system’s schools.

 

·         Faculties and staff are made aware through many varied opportunities (staff development, newsletters, etc.) of effective strategies for instructing the second language learner.