Multilingual Learners

Ingham ISD is committed to supporting school districts in fostering effective communication with multilingual families. Through a range of services, including interpretation, translation and tailored resources, we empower educators to better engage with diverse communities. This work ensures that district staff have the tools they need to bridge language barriers and create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all families.

Resources

U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition

English Learner Toolkit

Michigan Department of Education

Advancing Equity: A Strategic Vision for English Learners

Asset-Based Thinking

Jared Kubokawa, Ingham ISD English Language Consultant and Coach, shares information on Asset-Based Thinking through the language lens. 

Asset-Based Thinking Video Transcript

Through the Language Lens Podcast

This podcast is intended for K-12 educators and university instructors, offering accessible, expert-driven strategies to support multilingual and multicultural students through real-world insights into asset-based, effective classroom strategies and pedagogy.

Episode 1 - Pedagogical Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Students in Content Areas

Episode 2 - Teaching Across Languages and Cultures — The Multilingual Educator Experience

Episode 3 - Supporting Multilingual Learners and Instructors in STEM