Spanish for Instructional Staff
LEARN PRACTICAL SPANISH TO BETTER ENGAGE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
Who is this Spanish series for?
Perfect for instructional staff such as:
teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals
teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals
Learn how to:
Some examples of what you will learn in the course are:
- Pronounce Spanish, including first and last names
- Welcome students and families into your classroom or office
- Introduce yourself and what you teach or lead
- Introduce peers and "buddies" and how they can help a new arrival
- Explain school and classroom routines and schedules to students and families
- Explain basic instructions to help newcomer students understand a basic task (write, read, partner share, etc.)
- Ask caregivers if they would like an interpreter
- Schedule phone calls and meetings
- Praise students' effort, growth, and accomplishments
- Pass compliments about students to their parents and caregivers
- Write useful notes and texts home
- Thank families for their time and attendance to events
- Handle it when you feel "in over your head"
- Minimize miscommunications and cultural misunderstandings.
