In 2022, in conjunction with Carolina TESOL, we conducted a survey of ML educators in South Carolina. This survey was designed to gather data about advocacy needs in local contexts. See some of the results below.

The resources below were designed to facilitate school-based communication about the needs of multilingual learners. This need was expressed explicitly in our survey results.

Student Information Form

Student check-in form

Quick teacher check-in form

Meeting tool for ML and content-area teachers

Extended teacher check-in form

Here are some tools for administrators to use as they create a culture of support for multilingual learners in their schools.

Observation checklist for multilingual support from Support Ed

Administrator Reflective Tool

Accommodations & Modifications Spreadsheet - to be tailored for easier administrative support

Rules of thumb for ML accommodations

Supporting ML educators

Watch a presentation of the survey results and an overview of these materials from the 2022 South Carolina Multilingual Education Program Virtual Conference.

References: Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators by Diane Staehr Fenner; resources designed by Jamie Fletcher