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Anchorage School District. 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. Diversity. Students. Source: Race and Ethnicity Report, December 2011. Languages.
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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
Diversity Students Source: Race and Ethnicity Report, December 2011
Languages • 91 languages spoken by ELL 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
Contact www.asdk12.org (907) 742-4000