Supporting LEP Students
Literature Review Cheat sheet
Administration Support
Support parents of LEP students to fully participate in education process
Ensure staff is adequately trained and qualified
Avoid segregated educational programs
- Avoid overrepresentation in special education programs
Curriculum and Teaching Methodology
Should be Culturally Responsive
- Include Technology, Cooperative Learning, Instructional Conversations, Cognitively-Guided Instruction, and SIOP’s “Observation Protocol”
Rules, Policies, and Regulations
- Civil Rights Act of 1964, and NCLB have played huge role in working to close the achievement gap.
School Culture and Climate
High expectations
Welcoming cultural diversity
Supports parents
- Supportive classroom climate
Media center/ library resources
Student orientation
Build relationship and comfort with media specialist
Resources for students and community
- Hold community events