Increasing Engagement of ENL Students

Abstract

his project aims to evaluate the engagement levels of English language learners at Canandaigua Academy School. This project explores the lack of engagement of ENL students in schools due to a variety of reasons related to a lack of family involvement, interest in the content level, poverty, world events, and anxiety. A professional development program is designed for teachers on how to incorporate student interests as well as culture into the curriculum, provide families with the opportunities to be involved in their children’s school experience with support such as translators, and connecting with students through school events such as culture night, school activities and school clubs.