Working with Immigrant Children in Schools: Applying a Multi-Tiered Approach

ABSTRACT

Immigrant children in the U.S. may face unique barriers that impede their success in school. School counselors are particularly well-positioned to implement interventions and advocate for immigrant students. A multi-tiered system of support is one way to organize a school counseling program that differentiates support for all students, creating a more equitable and inclusive school environment. This manuscript provides a conceptual tiered approach to support immigrant children to address a gap in the literature and inform school counseling practices.

KEYWORDS:

• Immigrant
• school counselor
• MTSS
• multi-tiered system of support

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