MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
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Newcomers Parent Liaisons: Advocacy and the Provision of Wrap-Around Services to ELLs and their Families
Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Abstract
Newcomers Parent Liaisons provide social and academic orientation in one of the seven major languages to new ELLs and their families. Support entails orienting families about various academic and family-support resources in the district, at the school level, and in the community. Participants will learn how to identify and respond to the needs of newcomer families and students as follows:
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Elementary Educators
Secondary Educators
Program Administrators
Secondary Educators
Program Administrators
Topic Strand
Specific Populations (ELLs with disabilities, SLIFE, etc)
Lead Presenter
Kevin Montoya, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Kavin Montoya is a Parent Liaison at the Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center at Boston Public Schools.
Co-Presenters
Vera Johnson, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Vera Johnson is Director of the Newcomer Assessment Center, Boston Public Schools.