# data[].attributes.body
Colorín Colorado

affect.coe.hawaii.edu

Resilient Educator

ncte.org

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.colorincolorado.org/sites/default/files/ELL_AdvocacyGuide2015.pdf

https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/five-ways-to-engage-parents-of-ell-students/

https://www.pacer.org/cultural-diversity/pdf/ParentInvolvementwithFamiliesfromDiverseCommunitiesResearchLiterature2007-2013.pdf

http://www.adlit.org/article/42781/#:~:text=%20%20%201%20Scheduling%20%E2%80%94%20a%20large,help%20avoid%20miscommunication%20or%20cultural%20blunders...%20More

https://affect.coe.hawaii.edu/lessons/overcoming-differing-views-of-education/

# data[].attributes.body
Keep in mind scheduling and location when planning events or meetings. Try to offer different times and locations. Families of ELs may work afternoon or night shifts or may not feel comfortable coming to school. By offering different times and meeting at different places (church, community centers, etc.), families know that you are trying to form a relationship and are committed.

# data[].attributes.body
Look for and acknowledge successes. Families of EL's may be involved in different ways and may need to work extra hard to do so. Are the grandparents taking the child to school? Does the parent take their child to work on the weekend? Acknowledge and celebrate this work!

# data[].attributes.body
Incorporate families' cultures into your classroom. Invite members of the community and family members of students into the classroom to talk about their experiences and share their knowledge.

# data[].attributes.body
Families can and may be involved in different ways. Many of the ways that we expect familes to be involved, revolves around middle-class families. Bake sales, PTA meetings, and fundraisers can not and should not be expected of all families. These are not the only ways that familes can be involved, so they should not judge a family's engagement. Families may also be involved by teaching them things abut their culture and society at home, or bringing their kids to work with them. Overall, educators cannot be so quick to judge a family's involvement, instead try to understand a family and their background.

# data[].attributes.body
Many ELLs come from cultures that revere teaching, where teachers are considered experts, and schools do not want parents to "interfere" in the child's education.

# data[].attributes.body
Acknowledge a parent or guardian's cultural beliefs and view them as strengths.

# data[].attributes.body
In many cultures, teachers are highly respected and are seen as experts. For example in China, teachers are respected just as much as doctors are. In Finland as well, teachers are highly respected and trusted, and are given a lot of freedom. If an EL is from one of these cultures, their families may not be as "involved." In some ethnic minority families it is also thought that parents are responsible for home and teachers for school, which is important to keep in mind.

# data[].attributes.body
Many cultures have different views and attitudes regarding education and teachers, which could impact family involvement.

# data[].attributes.body
Communcate with families consistently. Make sure families have access to all the resources they need. Be cognizant of language and other aspects to be sure that communication is effective and understood.

# data[].attributes.body
Actively reach out and try to connect to families. Learn about their traditions and culture.
*Be sure to look at educational characteristics too.

# data[].attributes.body
Engaging with the families of English learners is important to give students and families the support they need for success.

# data[].attributes.headline
              Ways to Get Families Involved

# data[].attributes.subject
              Ways to Get Families Involved