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International Student and Family Services
International Student and Family Services
The Office of International Student and Family
Services (OISFS) provides educational services to
international students and to students and families who
do not speak English proficiently. The program ensures
that Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities have
equal access to information and resources about school
system services, policies, and academic activities.
Services for School Staff
Workshops are available for school staff. Each
presentation can be tailored to meet the needs of staff.
The length of the presentation can be adjusted from 30
minutes to 2 hours.
Examples of workshop titles:
- Understanding language and cultural diversity in
Howard County schools
- Building positive relationship with
international families
- How to effectively use interpreters for
parent-teacher conferences
- ELLs (English Language Learner) educational
journey -- video presentation
- Cultural diversity and special education
- Korean families: educational excellence and
strategies for effective communication
- Balancing two cultures: joys and challenges
- New voices in our schools: our multicultural
community of learners
- Understanding diverse cultures: awareness and
strategies for Asian (or Hispanic) cultures
- Cultural proficiency journey
School Staff Guide
Assistance with Planning Outreach Events
For help in planning effective outreach
events/activities for international families,
call 410-313-1293. |
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