User-Friendly Schools for Latinos: A Model for All Immigrants

by Robert Ricken, Michael Terc

Overview

Here is a valuable resource for any educator who is interested in reaching Latino students. The authors explore numerous ways to aid staff in viewing immigrants as an educational challenge rather than a problem and creating action programs that reach out to immigrants, who are often hesitant about interacting with teachers. The ideas included here permeate the entire school year and the activities coincide with holidays, which are integrated into the regular course curriculum. This book can be used creatively while planning daily activities. Includes: _ Techniques to assist children prior to their arrival in school _ Ideas to meet the needs of working families and those unfamiliar with the English language _ 100 methods to reduce bias in the school and community Although aimed at Latino communities, the authors address the needs of all ethnic minorities with universal activities that will provide quality experiences for children, parents, and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578863099
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	11/01/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.92(w) x 8.96(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Robert Ricken, a retired school superintendent, is currently an adjunct professor of education at C.W. Post, Long Island University. Michael Terc is a retired assistant principal. In 1994, he was selected as the New York State Assistant Principal of the Year.

Table of Contents

Introduction     vii
Responding to the Needs of Our Increasing Hispanic School Population     1
Proactive Efforts of the School and Community     11
July: Establishing the Direction of Reaching-Out Activities for the School Year     27
August: Researching Demographics and Initiating Home Contacts     41
September: Motivating Staff and Involving School-Community Committees     51
October: Planning and Hosting the First Major School-Community Event     61
November: Using the Positive Tone From the First Activity to Reinvest in Future Efforts     71
December: Capturing the Holiday Spirit to Enhance Student Camaraderie     81
January: Involving Students and Staff in Planning Second-Semester Events     89
February: Solidifying School-Community Support and Participation in Upcoming Activities     99
March: Promoting Understanding and Motivation Through Staff In-Service Courses     107
April: Exploring Long-Range Commitments and Planning Culminating Events     115
May: Acknowledging and Justifying School and Community Participation     123
June: Year-End Activities and Suggested Summer Reading Lists     131
A Model School District Program     141
Epilogue     147
References     167
Index     169
About the Authors     171

Editorial Reviews

Ricken and Terc offer educators, school districts, and communities suggestions for learning and implementing a variety of techniques to reach out to Hispanic residents, which would also be helpful to all minority populations, including immigrant, Native American, and African American children.

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