Home, School, and Community Connections

Question 1

Family Involvement

Answer 1

Strong correlation between family involvement and student success. ELL are disproportionately at risk for academic failure

Question 2

Cultural background and family circumstances

Answer 2

get to know these …build home school relationship. Establish multiple ways of communicating, translate messages into L1, let parents come observe the class, secure translators, etc.

Question 3

Involve Community

Answer 3

secure non profit and local businesses to help. Organize annual community appreciation events, offer school needs lists, etc.

Question 4

Obstacles with parental communication

Answer 4

L1 differences, cultural barriers, poor, working long hours or multiple jobs,
have multiple outreach strategies, with multiple ways to communicate. Make daily activities visible to parents somehow. Signal your availability as a teacher, invite parents 1-1 to conferences