Newcomers to Canada
Welcoming families to a world unknown to them is one of the most important things we can do to make connections and start building relationships in our school communities. Although some districts may not have a large multicultural population, we can start the conversations that have the potential to lead to great initiatives.
Newcomer Checklist
Every family has their own story. My job as an educator is to get to know them and support them in the best way I know how. I need to get to know the families of my multicultural students in order to best support them as they navigate a world unknown to them.
I adapted a checklist from the book, "Powerful Practices for Supporting English Learners : Elevating Diverse Assets and Identities" that initiates support and building relationships with families new to our school.
