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Our Students
48,828 students 53% minority
1 in 3 from low-income families
16% from military families
14% receive special ed. services
91 languages spoken by students
Making students feel welcome
Multicultural Education activities
Involve parents and community resources
The more comfortable and welcome students feel, the more likely parents will be involved
Newcomers’ Center
Intensive English language instruction
School “survival” skills, plus basic concepts in language arts, social studies, science, math, and health education
ELL Parent Classes
Familiarize parents with ASD schools, the Anchorage community and the United States.
Teach conversational English, reading and writing and help prepare parents for citizenship tests.
Reaching parents
• Translated documents & forms
• School messenger: translated robocalls
• Interpreter box: Three-way calls or calls on behalf of teacher
• Language & cultural liaisons
• Parent group meetings