CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Addressing Immigrant Family Reunification & Trauma

Brenda Russ (ESL Coordinator) and Laura Faulcon, EdS (Assistant Principal, CCTC at Courthouse) - Chesterfield County Public Schools

This presentation will provide attendees a comprehensive review of child, parent, and family issues and how these impact a child's education. Attendees will be equipped with strategies that promote positive family reunions and successful school experiences. (Adapted workshop from Fairfax Co.)

Mind the Gap! Reflective Action Research to Support Equitability in Among ELs and All Students

Charlotte Davis and Julie Buntich (Chesterfield County Public Schools)

This presentation will showcase action research conducted at one Title I elementary school to intensify the effectiveness of ESL instruction. Discover the steps taken to analyze English learners’ achievement and pinpoint needed instructional enhancements. Participants will come away with practical and impactful methodology that is applicable to all schools.

How Do I Address Diversity When I Don’t Always Feel Like I Have a Place in It?

Sandy Ting (PhD Student, Curriculum, Culture and Change) - VCU School of Education, Allie Carpenter-Jones (Masters Student, Educational Technology) - Michigan State University)

Research, experiences, and beliefs assert the value diversity delivers to teaching and learning, but it often proves difficult to know how best to engage in these topics.  This interactive and open presentation will explore some challenges and resources in broaching diversity in the classroom and school environment.