Who are Recently-arrived English Learners (RAELs)?
Who are Recently-arrived English Learners (RAELs)?
We define RAEL students as:
In US schools for 3 years or less
Identified as English Learners
RAEL students may be refugees, asylum seekers or have other immigrant status.
Many speak multiple languages and have diverse educational backgrounds.
Watch this video to learn about RAELs and their experience in APS.
Our Department Vision
Our Department Vision
To support and empower refugee and immigrant students by fostering a diverse and equitable educational ecosystem that upholds open communication, academic excellence, and cultural inclusion leading to self-efficacy and thriving community engagement.
To support and empower refugee and immigrant students by fostering a diverse and equitable educational ecosystem that upholds open communication, academic excellence, and cultural inclusion leading to self-efficacy and thriving community engagement.
Our Department Mission
Our Department Mission
To improve equitable education in APS by addressing the diverse academic, linguistic and social strengths and needs of refugees and immigrants through cultural empowerment, advocacy, community partnership and direct support.
To improve equitable education in APS by addressing the diverse academic, linguistic and social strengths and needs of refugees and immigrants through cultural empowerment, advocacy, community partnership and direct support.
RAEL Flow Chart.docx.pdfAPS Newcomer Program_General_2024-25Page updated
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