We’ll want to gain as much “local knowledge” about migrant families as we can, and see things from their perspective. This video produced by Univision Noticias gives us a glimpse into the world of migrant students. Explore the links below to learn more about the migrant community and ideas for supporting them.
Migrant Students: What We Need to Know to Help Them Succeed (Corrin Colorado)–tips for tutors, teachers, and anyone starting out with the MEP program.
How Teachers Can Help Immigrant Kids Feel Safe (UC Berkeley)–activities you can do with MEP students to help them cope with the stress and anxiety related to migrant status.
Helpful Classroom Words and Phrases in Spanish (Corrin Colorado)–a quick list of Spanish terms for pencil, chalkboard, book, and other common classroom items. For a more extensive training booklet, please see The Essential Spanish Phrasebook for Teachers (Scholastic).
Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff (The Dream)–these are helpful pointers for anyone working in MEP classrooms.
15 Things Educators Can Do To Protect Undocumented Students and Their Families (The Dream)–ways that we can advocate for policies that protect and support MEP students.
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know about the Rights of English Language Learners? (Teaching Tolerance)–Take this short quiz to learn key terms and issues as you head into MEP classrooms.