CE-BELL
Civic Engagement for Beginning English Language Learners (CE-BELL) is a modified version of our Civics and Citizenship after-school program, which is explicitly designed for this steadily growing population of low-level (I-II) ESOL students.
The vision for CE-BELL is to create an environment that inspires our immigrant youth to dream bigger and explore the endless opportunities this country offers them. This program is run entirely in Spanish. Through this approach, students leave each session with a greater sense of confidence in themselves knowing that their strengths and cultural diversity are valued. Successful immigrant guest speakers are invited and they will share their stories with our youth to instill motivation and encouragement into their lives. CE-BELL includes a modest English language component and all the activities are designed to be of the most use and relevance to the community’s newest arrivals.
CE-BELL provides the perfect opportunity for students to develop self-worth, as well as help them set personal goals, improve attendance, and ensure diploma completion.
Program Updates
Our fall semester of programs are officially in session! Our youth have been spending their first few sessions getting to know each other through fun icebreakers and group activities. At our Montgomery Blair High School CE-BELL program, students have been learning about the various resources available to them at school and the surrounding community. They recently did a virtual scavenger hunt of their school website, where they searched for information related to the counseling department, the college and careers center, and the media center! We are looking forward to the exciting guest speakers and field trips planned for this semester!
Blair CE-BELL students researching school resources
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