Supporting Immigrant Families' Access to Prekindergarten

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Author
Author
Gelatt, Julia; Adams, Gina; Huerta, Sandra
Institutional Author
Urban Institute
Details
Resource Type
Report
Acquisition Number
BE026442
Published Date
07-18-2017 3:54 PM
Published Year
2014
Number of Pages
37
Language(s)
Subscription Only
No
Abstract
Children of immigrants can benefit from attending prekindergarten, though they enroll less, on average, than children with US-born parents. This detailed report draws on interviews conducted with over 40 prekindergarten directors and staff, directors of early childhood education programs, and other specialists to present strategies for improving prekindergarten enrollment among immigrant families and English Language Learners. This includes strategies for outreach to support prekindergarten enrollment; helping immigrant families overcome language, documentation, and other logistical barriers when enrolling their children in prekindergarten programs; and building trust and good relationships with immigrant parents and designing immigrant- and ELL-friendly programs.
Topics
Immigrant Students
Family and Community Involvement
English Learners
English Learners