Report: Building Collaboration Between Schools and Parents of English Language Learners: Transcending Barriers, Creating Opportunities

Areas

PRACTITIONER:family connections and partnerships

Authors

Robin Waterman, Beth Harry, Equity Alliance at ASU

Published

2008

Publisher

National Institute for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems

Abstract

Parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a vital source of support for increased student engagement and achievement; they bring skills, values and knowledge that would benefit both students and teachers. Most importantly, they bring profound commitment and motivation: The majority of the parents of ELLs have come to the United States in order that they and their children will have a “better life.” And many of these families quickly come to believe that supporting their children’s educational attainment is central to turning this dream into a reality. This brief discusses how to build collaboration between schools and parents of ELLs.

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http://ea.niusileadscape.org/docs/FINAL_PRODUCTS/LearningCarousel/Building_Collaboration_Between_Schools_and_Parents_of_ELLs.pdf

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