Case 13

Programming for Multilingual Learners

Module 2: Leading College & Career Readiness Programming for Multilingual Learners & Students with Disabilities

Building Level

Prince George’s County, MD

Overview

This case focuses on a case in Prince George’s County, MD where community divisions center on a grant-funding program designed for newcomer families. A leadership team with members from multiple schools housed in the same school building considers how to find a balanced approach to serving recently arrived immigrant families alongside more well-established families.

Key Skills Developed:

• Multilingual Learner Programming
• Working in Collaborative Teams
• Decision-Making

Leadership Tools & Assessments

• StrengthFinders (Gallup)
• Collaborative Decision-Making

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (ISLLC 2015)

• 2) Ethics and Professional Norms
• 3) Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
• 8) Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community
• 10) School Improvement