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The Importance of Home Language Series

Published Year
2015
Resource Type
Reference
School readiness and school success for children who are dual language learners are tied directly to mastery of their home language. This series of handouts is designed to provide staff and families with basic information on topics related to children learning two or more languages.

SFUSD glossary of educational terms

Published Year
2014
Resource Type
Reference
SFUSD created this glossary of terms to facilitate effective communication between families and school staff.

Helping youth succeed: Bicultural parenting for Southeast Asian families

Published Year
2010
Resource Type
Reference
This paper provides an overview of Southeast Asian parenting and child-rearing practices, as well as background information about the "cultural values and beliefs that influence parents, especially regarding family life and interpersonal relationships." It also includes a review of gender

For families

Published Year
2015
Resource Type
Reference

The ColorA-n Colorado is a bilingual website that provides parents and families with information to help their children become good readers and successful students.

English language learners (ELL) resources

Published Year
2015
Resource Type
Reference
The Center for Parent Information and Resources provides assistance to parents of ELs. The resources provide information on using interpreters effectively, ensuring EL students have equal access to high-quality education, and the education rights of immigrant children, among other topics.

Parent outreach

Published Year
2015
Resource Type
Reference

Parents of ELs may feel apprehensive about getting involved at school because they lack English skills or knowledge of U.S. culture and the public school system.

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