Multilingual Learner Student Opportunities

A variety of programs are available in the Lansing School District to support Multilingual Learner students 

After School Tutoring (AST)

Extending the learning day for Multilingual Learners is critical to their language acquisition and ability to achieve grade-level benchmarks. The Lansing School District, with the support of the Bilingual Education Department, provides extended day programming and enrichment activities for ML’s in grades K-12 during the fall and spring semesters. Teachers, staff, community agencies and volunteers offer support for the programs, which are designed to support WIDA standards, homework completion, testing strategies, language acquisition, and social adjustment support. 

Cultural Clubs

Multiple cultural clubs exist to provide students with opportunities to gather to learn about and share their culture

• Los Unidos - Everett
• Native American Club - Welcome Center

Social and Emotional Support

Students who are struggling with strong emotions, peer conflict,  behavioral issues, grief, or trauma can receive support from our ELD Mentoring Liaison. 

Bilingual Education Summer Tutoring (BEST) Summer Camp

BEST Camp is a 6-8 week in-person summer program at Gardner International Magnet Academy that serves over 100 Lansing School District ML students from PreK through High School. BEST Camp provides students the opportunity to continue their academic success and improve their language skills over the summer through fun, hands-on, immersive, enrichment activities that utilize the WIDA standards and framework. These include field trips to local museums, parks, and college campuses as well as a trip to Ebersole Environmental Center. Students also have multiple opportunities to swim and learn valuable water safety skills. 

For more information about these and other current opportunities available to Multilingual Learners in the Lansing School District, contact Rebecca Douglas at rebecca.douglas@lansingschools.net

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering in an Extended Learning Program (After School, BEST Camp, etc.)?

1. Complete the online volunteer sign up with the Bilingual Department
2. Complete the online volunteer background check with LSD Public Safety
3. Contact Rebecca Douglas: rebecca.douglas@lansingschools.net with any questions