An opportunity for World Language Dept. teachers to gain a better understanding of requirements to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy and specific target language skills that require years of practice to reach that level. The role of panel members in the final presentation by student candidates will be included to prepare colleagues to fill that need. Time will also be allocated for subgroups by language for discussion regarding current program strengths and needs to best prepare students for success during graduation year.
In this session we will cover: 1) An overview of the McKinney-Vento Act (legislation that helps to support students experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity), 2) Background, statistics, and case studies on trends of M-V Act eligible students in Clarence, 3) Ways to help identify students and families who might be in need, and the point-people within the district that information should be triaged to, 4) Strategies and tips for working with students who might be McKinney-Vento Act eligible and/or experiencing housing insecurity, and 5) Q and A
