Combine traditional and nontraditional approaches to family engagement for ELL families¶

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Description¶

This strategy pairs conventional engagement methods with nontraditional outreach so that schools can reach ELL parents effectively. The brief states that "for schools to increase parental involvement most effectively, both traditional and nontraditional approaches to family engagement must be implemented" within culturally and linguistically appropriate practices. It is offered as an implementable recipe for schools and districts serving fast-growing ELL populations.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Engagement practices must be culturally and linguistically appropriate

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• English language learner families

Target Learning Goals¶

• Family engagement and parental involvement in schooling

Related Strategies¶

• Assume Support
• Offering Multiple Options for Family Engagement
• Using Empathy Interviews for Family Engagement
• SIG-funded parent liaisons paired with structured parent contact practices to increase family engagement
• Connect with Parents Early in the School Year

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Beth Tarasawa, Jacqueline Waggoner. (2015). Increasing parental involvement of English language learner families: What the research says. Journal of Children and Poverty, 21(2), 129–134. https://epsl.asu.edu/epru/documents/EPSL-0801-250-EPRU.pdf