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March 23, 2020

Talking Points: A Free App Teachers and Families Can Use to Translate their Text Messages Back and Forth

Two-way communication between families and schools is extremely important. To ensure that all families can understand and benefit from school communications, families and teachers can download the FREE Talking Points translation app on their...

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February 7, 2020

Guidance for Families of Children Learning English – How to Make Sure Your Child has the Resources They Need in the Classroom

This toolkit from the Improving Instruction Project has resources for families of children who are learning English. The guides for families on their website include: Building Successful Communication Between Parents/Guardians and Teachers Working with...

Communication / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / Transitions

February 5, 2020

Intentional Partnerships Podcast

“Each episode of the Intentional Partnerships Podcast offers an on-the-ground perspective from real people exploring their shared values around family engagement. Over the 11-episode season, you’ll hear from teachers, parents, district administrators, early childhood...

Fact Sheet for non English proficient families

Communication / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School

December 5, 2019

Fact Sheet: Info for Families with Limited English Language Proficiency and for School Staff who Communicate with Them (Available in 11 Languages)

This fact sheet answers common questions about the rights of parents and guardians who do not speak, listen, read, or write English proficiently because it is not their primary language. Translations of the fact...

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November 14, 2019

Ohio Family Story: Transition from Homeschool to Formal Education

Kenyona and her husband decided to homeschool their children through kindergarten and first grade. While both children have since transitioned to private school, the idea of no longer homeschooling her children left Kenyona second-guessing...

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October 2, 2019

How to Prepare for a Conversation with your Child’s Teacher

Understood.org will help you to feel prepared for a great conversation with your child’s teacher. Though their focus is on supporting families of children with learning/attention issues, their resources are very helpful for any...

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July 19, 2019

How to Talk with your Child’s Teacher (Also available in Spanish)

Read in Spanish / En Español Here are some tips from the Colorin Colorado bilingual website to develop a strong partnership with your child’s teachers. When should I talk with my child’s teacher? Early...

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May 15, 2019

The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn from Each Other

Each year there are more than one hundred million parent-teacher conversations across the United States. This book by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot illuminates the emotions many families and teachers bring with them into the parent-teacher conference...

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