“Understanding and Supporting English Learners from Special Populations: A Guide for Teachers”

Homework Content
As a teacher, you will meet and work with ELs who have unique academic, social, and emotional needs based on their prior experiences. It will benefit you to take the time to learn about these students’ experiences and backgrounds to better instruct them and make them feel welcomed.
Preparation
Research the following EL populations:
Students with interrupted formal education (SIFEs) 
Long-term English learners (LTELs)
Recently arrived English learners (RAELs) 
Refugees 
Migrants
Immigrants
Native Americans  
Consider exploring the Special Populations: English Language Learners page on the Colorín Colorado website.
Assignment Deliverable
Create an infographic that differentiates the following populations from each other:
SIFEs 
LTELs
RAELs
Address the following in your infographic:
Definitions of SIFEs, LTELs, and RAELs
An explanation of how refugee, migrant, immigrant, or Native American students may pertain as subgroups (SIFEs, LTELs, and RAELs)
Brief statements or words describing factors that influence English language acquisition for learners from these special populations (e.g., family support, previous schooling)
Tips on how you can create a safe and inclusive environment for these special populations (Think about how you will make these learners feel valued and value each other.)
District and community resources available in your area for these students and their families/caregivers
Consider creating your infographic using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or another infographic application as approved by your faculty member.  
Cite sources and images used in your infographic.
Format citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your infographic.
Assignment Support
Review the SEI/EL Terminology resource or information about terminology and definitions that may help with this assignment.
Watch “Fast and Easy Infographics with Word or PowerPoint” on the Microsoft Mitch YouTube™ channel for tips on how to create an infographic using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
For assistance using Canva, access the Getting Started With Canva page on their website for tutorial videos. Transcripts for the tutorial videos are available by accessing the corresponding video on the Canva YouTube channel.
Review the following resources for writing guidelines and APA information: 
Center for Writing Excellence