Supporting SLIFE Socio-Emotional Needs

SLIFE Educational Programs and Practices

Instructional Practices for Supporting Socio-Emotional Needs

Our SLIFE students and families bring a great wealth of strengths that are unique and can support students in schools. We must make families feel welcomed upon arrival, provide supports on multiple topics to assist navigating a new educational system, and getting to know their needs by avoiding assumptions. Some of these students have not been enrolled in school for years and a school setting may be unfamiliar to them. It is important that we reflect on district policies and procedures to ensure that we are establishing a welcoming environment for all.

Reflection: What are some ways your district supports a welcoming environment for all families?

Ideas:

Create an information sheet for parents on language assistance: These form should include services that are available to parents if they are having difficulty understanding English and are in need of interpreters. Don’t forget to include contact information!
Community resources flyer: Share information with families on community resources available. In this flyer you may include free services, upcoming health events, free events to attend, welcome centers and shelters.
Encourage parents to volunteer: Invite parents to volunteer at their child’s school. Share ways parents can be involved in school and support their children’s education.
Visuals, Visuals, Visuals: Visuals are a great way to support language for all! Post visuals to guide parents to important locations around your school. Also considering posting visuals that are inclusive of all – racial, and culturally diverse.
Communicate: When sharing information with parents have it available in multiple languages. (Consider starting with the top 5 languages spoken in your district

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