Welcoming Newcomers

Watch this video to hear what former newcomers, now educators, say about their experiences when they first came to the country.

While we always want to get to the heart of teaching, there are a few components that influence all areas of learning for Newcomers.  We hope you will ponder the areas in this section so that you may be culturally sensitive and reduce affective filters to create an environment that fosters success for both you and your newcomer.

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