An increasing number of newcomers are entering our secondary school system without appropriate support. Many are lacking the receptive and decoding skills necessary for success in core academic subjects. Newcomers are also unaware of American social norms, which prevent them from fully integrating into the student community. Language Tree addresses this challenge with an online EL curriculum, geared specifically for newcomers. The workshop will cover the challenges and include a hands-on demonstration of the online EL course.
In 2003, I started Language Tree with my partner, Ana Leung. In our ever changing world, I'm passionate about helping our kids get a head start. As well as appreciating other languages and culture. I feel every child in America should have the opportunity to study another language... Read More →