Hello. I am due to meet with a new student under a migrant education program who is on track to graduate from a New England high school in June (we hope). Her goal is to go to a college back in her Spanish-speaking country. I haven't heard from her teacher yet and wanted to know what you feel would be most important to "hit" with this young person coming in "cold"..... There will be no wi-fi at the site I must meet her. Thank you. - Leigh, Vermont
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Hi, Leigh. Thanks for asking! I hope you have lots of suggestions come in. Since there are so many variables involved, would you provide us with a little more information?
In my view, the very most important "hit" you can possibly make with a new student is to help her immediately feel safe and in community, especially if she is from a Spanish-speaking background.(High-Context Culture, Edward Hall). Secondly, I would help her really get in touch with her personal goals , interests, and life experiences. Why is she here to complete high school? Is her family drawing her back to her country? Why does she want to go to college? That's where I would start. Helping her feel like she is being "discovered" and discovering herself can really help new students.
How about more ideas from others in these communities? Leecy