Scholars of Refugee Status

take a moment to build a few DOK (Depth of Knowledge) Level 3/Level 4 questions to push and extend the thinking of Highly Capable identified and other scholars in your classroom. These types of questions push scholars to compare and contrast, consider cause and effect, make predictions grounded in analysis and facts, and consider the impact of their learning on other content/ domains. Teachers with Highly Capable identified scholars can also use DOK level questioning and discourse opportunities to support the academic goals and services outlined in their HC Scholar Learning Plan. (see DOK level sample below from Maverick Learning)

Do you wish to learn more about how to best support scholars of refugee status? Here you will find a toolkit provided by Bridging Refugee Youth & Children Services:

• Tool 1: The Birthdates of Refugee Children and the Impact on Grade Placement

• Tool 2: Schools and Refugee – Serving Agencies: How to Start or Strengthen Collaboration

• Tool 3: Refugee Child Welfare: Guidance for Schools

• Tool 4: Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Bullying: Frequently Asked Questions

• Tool 5: Federal Requirements to Provide Interpretation/Translation in the Schools

• Tool 6: Enrolling Refugee Children in U.S. Schools