1. Anchorage School District

2. Our Students 48,828 students  53% minority  1 in 3 from low-income families  16% from military families  14% receive special ed. services  91 languages spoken by students

3. Diversity Source: Race and Ethnicity Report, December 2011 Students

4. Languages 91 languages spoken by ELL students

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6. Making students feel welcome  Multicultural Education activities  Involve parents and community resources  The more comfortable and welcome students feel, the more likely parents will be involved

7. Newcomers’ Center  Intensive English language instruction  School “survival” skills, plus basic concepts in language arts, social studies, science, math, and health education

8. ELL Parent Classes  Familiarize parents with ASD schools, the Anchorage community and the United States.  Teach conversational English, reading and writing and help prepare parents for citizenship tests.

9. Reaching parents Translated documents & forms School messenger: translated robocalls Interpreter box: Three-way calls or calls on behalf of teacher Language & cultural liaisons Parent group meetings

10. Contact www.asdk12.org (907) 742-4000