Tune in for your daily dose of professional development! This episode features host Melissa Grinstead, a lead ESOL contributor for AWB Education, as she shares crucial insights and practical strategies for educators working with refugee English Learners (ELs). Refugee students often arrive with unique needs, including experiencing trauma and having limited formal education, which can present challenges in the classroom.Melissa addresses how educators can effectively support these resilient students by: - Addressing the impacts of trauma and limited formal education. - Developing strategies for overcoming significant language barriers. - Creating safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive classroom environments. - Partnering effectively with families through the use of interpreters and cultural liaisons. - Collaborating with district outreach programs to connect students and families with essential community resources. Melissa dispels common misconceptions about refugee students, highlights their inherent resilience and academic potential, and offers actionable strategies to build strong relationships, celebrate incremental gains, and foster a deep sense of belonging for every student.Sponsored by: Grundmeyer Leader Services and AWB Education.Find out more about our work and designing edge instructional practices and personalized coaching at: - https://awbeducation.org - https://grundmeyerleadersearch.com Listen to the full episode: https://push.fm/fl/yourmorningboost

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