Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees - GCIR

 Presented Jointly by Grantmakers for Education, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, and Philanthropy New York

One in ten K-12 students is an English Language Learner (ELL), and limited English proficient students are the most rapidly growing population in U.S. elementary schools. While states like New York, California and Texas continue to serve the largest numbers of ELL students, the fastest increases in ELL populations-growing at rates over 250%-are occurring in states such as South Carolina, Kentucky, and Delaware, where school systems have not previously served many ELL students. How can education grantmakers ensure that all schools and communities implement successful strategies to promote the success of these young people?

Framed with an understanding that engaging the families of ELL learners is critical to driving school success, this member briefing will address a range of issues related to early learning, K-12 systems, and out-of-school time. Sessions will explore strategies for making ELL a priority for local and national funders and for policy makers, as well as showcasing innovative approaches to address the opportunities and challenges facing ELL learners.

Presenters include Andrés Henríquez of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Pedro Noguera of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education at New York University, Laurie Olsen of the Sobrato Family Foundation and Delia Pompa of the National Council of La Raza, along with a range of experienced ELL grantmakers. The member briefing begins with an optional site visit on the morning of the 22nd, and it coincicdes with GCIR's national convening, also in New York City.

This briefing is free to members of GFE, GCIR and Philanthropy New York. The cost is $200 for eligible non-members. GFE appreciates the generous support for this briefing provided by The Annie E. Casey Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Advance registration is required; registration closes on June 4.

Visit GFE's event page to register today!