Migrant Workers
EZ Talk Language Academy
Our program has been adapting to their educational profiles, work schedules and time. We assist those who need step-by-step directions and guide them through the use of digital platforms for internet communication, with apps such as Zoom and WhatsApp.
For example, this is how we work with preschool children: after training their parents to use technology, we ask them to be present during the classes; this helps to build a stronger bond between the student, the parent, and their teacher, which makes the learning process more accessible, fast and effective. Also, we follow up with the students sending WhatsApp messages and calling them regularly to ensure they are engaged in their lessons and attending their online classes.
For OSY’s, we keep close communication with MEP staff by creating Google spreadsheets through Google Drive, where new OSY’s are added, and we contact them to schedule their classes. There are notes available for both, EZ Talk and MEP staff, with the necessary information regarding each student.
We know the importance of transparent data and information. The MEP Directors and data specialists can access students folders regarding attendance, bi-weekly reports and monthly Zoom videos through Google Drive. All this information is current and available 24/7, taking into account the confidentiality agreement.
EZ Talk Language Academy
Our program has been adapting to their educational profiles, work schedules and time. We assist those who need step-by-step directions and guide them through the use of digital platforms for internet communication, with apps such as Zoom and WhatsApp.
For example, this is how we work with preschool children: after training their parents to use technology, we ask them to be present during the classes; this helps to build a stronger bond between the student, the parent, and their teacher, which makes the learning process more accessible, fast and effective. Also, we follow up with the students sending WhatsApp messages and calling them regularly to ensure they are engaged in their lessons and attending their online classes.
For OSY’s, we keep close communication with MEP staff by creating Google spreadsheets through Google Drive, where new OSY’s are added, and we contact them to schedule their classes. There are notes available for both, EZ Talk and MEP staff, with the necessary information regarding each student.
We know the importance of transparent data and information. The MEP Directors and data specialists can access students folders regarding attendance, bi-weekly reports and monthly Zoom videos through Google Drive. All this information is current and available 24/7, taking into account the confidentiality agreement.
The work we do with OSY and Preschool Children
Working with migrant students and families has many positives as well as difficulties. OSY and preschool children are often the most difficult students to reach and teach in the migrant population due to irregular work schedules and potential language barriers among other factors. The Indiana Migrant Education Program has partnered with EZ Talk Language Academy to reach our migrant students who want to learn English but are not usually able to participate in our extensive summer school or regular school year programming. EZ Talk Language Academy is an online language academy aimed primarily at teaching the English language to the migrant Hispanic population. We work together to build programming elements establishing a learning profile for each student taking into account work schedules and available time. Close relationships are established between teacher and student as they work toward growth in the English language based on individual student needs.
We Offer
English Courses
GED Prep classes
Drivers license prep classes
Preschool school curriculum and kindergarten readiness
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