Research consistently shows that EL families often face unique barriers to engagement, including language differences, unfamiliarity with the U.S. education system, and cultural misunderstandings. Increasing EL family involvement requires schools to actively raise awareness of these families' specific needs and wants regarding education, while simultaneously building trust and fostering strong relationships. This approach is essential for creating an inclusive educational environment that supports EL student success and promotes equitable outcomes.

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Encouraging and Sustaining ELL Parent Engagement

Connecting with ELL Families: Strategies for Success

Multicultural Toolkit (Toolkit for Cross-Cultural Collaboration)

Improving Our Schools, One Family at a Time

Increasing ELL Parental Involvement and Engagement Exploration of K12 Administrators in a Rural State ERIC 2019.pdf

6 strategies for partnering with families of English language learners Dr. Claudia Rinaldi 2023.pdf

dcl-factsheet-lep-parents-and school districts that communicate with them.pdf