CTEL 3 - Chapter 7: Lessons 1-6

Question 1

Decades of research have demonstrated that students with engaged families are more likely to:

Answer 1

Earn higher grades and test scores
Enroll in higher level academic programs
Be promoted on time and earn more credits
Adapt better to school and attend more regularly
Have better social skills and behaviors
Graduate and go on to post-secondary opportunities

Question 2

3 Key Practices for ELL family Involvement

Answer 2

1. Build relationships and be present.
2. Identify what works for your families. (face-to-face interaction, social media, etc)
3. Promote a culture of awareness, learning, and sharing.

Question 3

4 communication strategies

Answer 3

1. Familiarizing yourself with your students’ native languages and backgrounds
2. Reach out to parents on a daily basis with bi-lingual options
3. Offer monthly meetings to parents so they can address issues or concerns
4. Always speak clearly and avoid using language that may come across as confusing.

Question 4

6. Ideas for Involving Parents

Answer 4

Bring Parents to the Classroom
Encourage Volunteering
Family Game Nights
English Classes for Parents
Information Sessions
Parent Appreciation

Question 5

is the set of processes that schools adopt in order to ensure that their educational mission is accountable.

Answer 5

School Governance

Question 6

Strategies for Involving ELL Parents in School Governance

Answer 6

1. The process begins with getting to know the diverse ELL parent population of the school.
2. Include ELL Parents in Leadership Roles
3. Include ELL Parents in Organizing School Community Events
4. Form Partnerships through Parents

Question 7

2 starting points for community involvement

Answer 7

1. Educators first need to have clear and specific goals and intentions for the types of relationships they want to form with the community.
2. Be aware of obstacles with the community to know how to address and tackle them.

Question 8

So, how can educators entice the community to be strong collaborators? They can:

Answer 8

-Invite community members to attend school functions
-Host community involvement days specifically designed to establish relationships
-Set up regular meetings with community members
-Attend neighborhood association meetings
-Acknowledge and thank partners publicly in newsletters, posters, and signs
-Involve families in the process of getting community involved
-Ask community members for feedback on their involvement and how else they may help
Involve students in the process by writing thank-you notes or letters of request

Question 9

5 benefits of community involvement

Answer 9

A boost to school morale
Improvement in academics
Positive publicity
Stronger relationships
Increased awareness

Question 10

strategies for addressing conflicts among students are:

Answer 10

Teach tolerance

Peer mediation or counseling

Question 11

strategies for addressing conflicts among teachers are:

Answer 11

Professional Development in Diversity

Create lesson plans on diversity

Question 12

strategies for addressing conflicts among the community are:

Answer 12

1. Newsletters and Communication-highlighting what the school is doing to address conflict over cultural values and differences
2. Public Acknowledgement-Schools and districts can spotlight their school demographics and the various opportunities to improve conflicts over cultural differences