https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies Please do the following: - Double click anywhere on the Padlet - Write your name as the title - Provide an example (image, file, etc.) of either: a) student work or b) a teaching resource. - Describe in at least 25 words per post how you would use this. en-us 2017-12-21 21:42:41 UTC 2023-01-22 14:05:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/244797509 Developing positive relationships with parents or guardians is crucial as educators. We must create positive rapport with guardians, so that they trust us, and want to become more involved with their student's education. The more involved and empowered parents feel by their participation in their student's life (especially at school) the better. ]]> 2018-03-22 00:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/244797509 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245586121 Strong relationships between families and teachers are critical for successful students, but where do you begin to build them? This video offers up resources and a playlist of videos about parent engagement. ]]> 2018-03-23 17:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245586121 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245767029 This article gives practical tips on ways to partner with families and communities.  Six types of involvement highlighted are: parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaboration with the community. The bottom line, a welcoming school is a school that welcomes all families regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, etc.]]> 2018-03-24 20:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245767029 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245896237 This article discusses ways to build positive parent-teacher relationships include understanding the benefits of parents, students, and teachers when teachers have positive relationships with parents, tips for some good communication strategies, tips for how to make a phone call to parents, etc.]]> 2018-03-25 23:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/245896237 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/246647618 Parent involvement is an important instrument in the success of our students, and as teachers, we must do everything we can to promote parent and family participation. A parent’s lack of involvement may have nothing to do with the idea that they don’t care but may have to do with the parent feeling embarrassed that they are not educated themselves. They may have not received a formal education and due to the language barrier feel as though they have nothing to contribute. This is a quick video discussing how a school can create cultural and community awareness by having a dinner night, in which families from all over bring a dish to the school and “break bread” together. Families begin to understand that they are not alone and they can rely on the school and other families for support. This is just one idea, but it can lead to so much more.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/guide/guide-engaging-ell-families-twenty-strategies-school-leaders]]> 2018-03-27 18:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/246647618 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/246703207 Colorin Colorado provides a great list of tips for reaching out to ELL parents. Some of these tips include finding a fully bilingual interpreter, translate the written communications that are sent home, educate parents on the US school system, how your specific school works, your curriculum, standards, benchmarks, and materials, teacher/school expectations, parent rights, and language programs.  ]]> 2018-03-27 21:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/246703207 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247414791 The article I provided covers 20 strategies that you can use to engage families of English Language Learners. They are section on into parts depending on what aspect you want to focus on. All of the strategies seem useful and helpful when working with families! I will definitely refer to this in the future. ]]> 2018-03-30 00:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247414791 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247922686 This article gives insight into an ELL parent and the barriers that have arisen in the education community.  It discusses steps that teachers can take in order for ELL parents to be involved such as making them feel welcomed, hold parent classes so they can learn English too, translate student documents so the parents can understand, and many more strategies to help connect with an ELL parent.]]> 2018-04-02 19:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247922686 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247976441 This YouTube video sums up how teachers and schools can reach out to ESL parents or guardians. Involving parents of ESLs can be difficult if a well thought out plan is not advised for an event. Some things to consider include: adding culture to their class, attending cultural events or educating yourself about their cultural backgrounds, and reach out to parents for specific events that are going on at your school. ]]> 2018-04-03 02:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/247976441 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248205180 This article offers 9 techniques for building solid parent-teacher relationships. As teachers, a huge part of our students' success is parental involvement. One tip this article gives that wasn't in the module is using registration time to build foundation. From the very beginning of the school year it is important to encourage open parent-teacher communication. ]]> 2018-04-03 16:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248205180 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248219171 I found this article and it has five ways to engage parents of ELL students. It's very important to connect with ELL student's families and build relationships with the parents and families.]]> 2018-04-03 17:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248219171 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248226048 http://teaching.monster.com/counselors/articles/8144-how-to-create-partnerships-with-parents-and-families
It is always an excellent idea to create partnerships with families and to continue to have them involved. Families are an excellent resource and addition to the classroom, building a strong bond with students families can help improve the child's learning experience as well as your own. ]]> 2018-04-03 17:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248226048 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248237102 This article gives some great tips on how to reach out to ELL parents! Remember, when the parents are involved, the child is more successful in school! ]]> 2018-04-03 17:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248237102 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248248072 After watching the two short videos I enjoyed seeing how to ABC schools were very aware of the parent’s interest in being a part of their child’s education from before he or she even begins school. I found this article that talks about ways to actively engage ELL families in their child’s education. I know this might be geared towards last semester as well, but it also connects to this module. ]]> 2018-04-03 18:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248248072 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248298229 This application allows for teachers to instantaneously text parents in their foreign language and it will translate from English to their language and from their language back to English. Super helpful and makes the parents feel invovled and valued. ]]> 2018-04-03 20:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248298229 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248315339 This video give ideas and strategies for engaging parents in the school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoKVYcNwg_8]]> 2018-04-03 21:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248315339 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248342559 This article provide insight about what is successful parent involvement, what are some barriers,  how do some school foster successful parent involvement,  as well as how quality programs are develop in collaboration with parents according to their needs and interest.]]> 2018-04-04 01:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248342559 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248361231 This website lists several of the ways to reach to ELL families we have already seen, but it also mentions to tailor your communication to fit the ELs cultural traditions.
https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/five-ways-to-engage-parents-of-ell-students/]]> 2018-04-04 03:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248361231 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248616332 Attached is a website from Colorin Colorado that helps us learn about student background. Some of these include learning about student's languages, values, cultures, and home environments. At the bottom of the website is a video that explains how to reach out to parents of ELLs. The more you learn about where your students come from, the easier your job will become. ]]> 2018-04-04 18:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248616332 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248677784 I am a very visual person so if you are too this video will be great for you. The teacher gives a great example on how to engage parents of ELL students in your classroom. He gives great tips and shows good implementations. ]]> 2018-04-04 20:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248677784 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248688395 This article has some tips on how we can connect with ELL parents. I have a lot of anxiety about this particular topic, so this was helpful for me to read.]]> 2018-04-04 21:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/248688395 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249049250 This article gives 8 strategies for elementary students specifically working on literacy. It discusses how to group students. It also focuses on how the home language of the student should still be used in the classroom of English language learning. Some of these activities do specifically have to occur in the classroom with other students, but some of them can be sent home to work on individual sounds.]]> 2018-04-05 20:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249049250 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249063232 Keeping parents in the loop is always a good idea. In this digital world, it has become increasingly easy to keep parents informed and up-to-date about their child. Today’s technology allows us to connect with parents in an instant. Luckily, there are a variety of avenues that can help strengthen your partnership with parents, from apps to websites, to nightly notebooks and newsletters. ]]> 2018-04-05 21:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249063232 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249435670
This article provides tips for communicating for ESL families, but some of the tips are good reminders for communicating with anybody.
https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2015/12/01/tips-for-connecting-with-non-english-speaking-parents.html]]> 2018-04-07 15:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/249435670 imelda_pacheco https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250095334 This article provides how to help with home school relationships. The website is great and offers many other articles related to education.  ]]> 2018-04-10 02:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250095334 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250106340 This is a fascinating article from The Atlantic that examines how charter schools in Texas have better served and educated ESL students than their public school counterparts (this is on a large scale investigation). The article examine what exactly is the explanation for this fact, and a big reason proffered might the freedom that charter schools are afforded which allows them more creative ways to scaffold knowledge for their students. Moreover, this article was written 3 years ago, so it would be interesting to see if this results have held consistent. ]]> 2018-04-10 03:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250106340 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250122515 This article has great suggestions on how teachers can get parents of ELLs more involved. A suggestion I found really beneficial was hosting a Spanish language back-to-school night. The article suggests to make sure to have a good interpreter set up ahead of time. This way, ELL parents will feel involved and will be informed throughout the school year. Not only can teachers use this idea for Spanish speaking parents, they can do it for any language.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/how-reach-out-parents-ells]]> 2018-04-10 05:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250122515 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250405446 While this video is in Spanish (there are English subtitles), I think it provides a lot of great information. It talks directly to the parents of ELLs and how much they want to be involved in their child's education, but they don't feel helped always. They also talk about how Latino students are the highest dropout rates among students. Take a look if you have ELLs in your classroom. It will really make you empathize with these parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_-aLWOk9Og]]> 2018-04-10 17:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250405446 nhezar https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250413082 This article is from a blog post where they asked What are some of the ways teachers can actively involve & connect with English Language Learners' parents? Many people responded and shared many great ways to involve parents. This is a great resource. ]]> 2018-04-10 17:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250413082 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250426255 I LOVE blogs especially when they are offer resources along with their opinions. I came across this blog that provides links to parent-child programs. This particular link offers information about college readiness. The experience is different for every family especially if you are dealing with first generation college students.]]> 2018-04-10 18:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250426255 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250436659 This article is a great read for teachers who are curious about how to become more aware of their students' cultures in the classroom. There are several resources out there to help educators connect with their students on a personal level.]]> 2018-04-10 18:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250436659 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250440974 http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/how-reach-out-parents-ells

I thought that this Colorin Colorado article with tips on how to reach out to parents of ELL students was very helpful and tact for pre-service teachers. Their suggestions of using the parent's preferred language is a must, because it will help make the meeting smooth and the parents will feel welcome and open to communicate, particularly if there is a translator that can communicate in each language. Additionally, I liked the suggestion of educating parents on how the school system works in the United States. Often times, students come from different countries where what is expected of them and their parents is different than what we have established as a cultural norm, here. ]]> 2018-04-10 18:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250440974 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250455451 https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/five-ways-to-engage-parents-of-ell-students/

I liked this article because it provided some similar and some different approaches to involving families in ELL student education. I especially liked the suggestion of tailoring your educational approach to a variety of cultural ideals and traditions. That will make students feel included and at home, even if there is a language barrier between the teacher and the ELL student. ]]> 2018-04-10 19:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250455451 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250466767 This article analyzes factors related to the implementation of effective parental involvement with ELLs such as characteristics of ELLs and barriers to parental engagement. It also introduces several models for ELL parental involvement as well as provides suggestions and recommendations of how to involve parents in schools.]]> 2018-04-10 19:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250466767 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250481628 A fun way to get students to share with the class about their family would be having them fill out a family tree with pictures of their family members. I would also have students label each member and what they call them in their native language. ]]> 2018-04-10 20:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250481628 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250501326 This article shows how you cam connect students prior knowledge to content. This will help engage students.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/connect-students-background-knowledge-content-ell-classroom]]> 2018-04-10 21:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250501326 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250504323 I found on this website a variety of activities to use in class according to grade level and to have a better understanding of how other culture view and represent their traditions ]]> 2018-04-10 22:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250504323 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250727343 This article nicely summarizes factors teacher should consider before selecting which technology tool for parent-teacher communication.  It also provides list of  tools that the teacher can use to establish a fruitful parent-teacher-student triad partnership. ]]> 2018-04-11 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250727343 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250949630 I think creating a Virtual Open House is such a neat idea, as it gives working, or timid parents the opportunity to step into their students’s classroom to see what their teachers and kids have been up to. The Virtual Open House takes minimal effort and is just another great example of how technology can bring the classroom to the parents. I will absolutely incorporate this idea into my classroom, as it will allow my families to be a part of their student’s school and education. The best thing is that the parent can attend on their schedule!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56646907796550481/]]> 2018-04-11 23:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/250949630 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/251909164 I thought the pedagogical pathways activity was really interesting. I had always wondered how schools can use the holiday season to teach students about different cultures. I found this Around the World through the Holidays picture book that I think would be an great way to get students interested in learning about the holidays of different cultures. I think it would also be really cool to have parents come read different sections of the book to the class. ]]> 2018-04-15 17:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/251909164 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/252471515   Creating an environment at school that promotes parent interaction and contribution of their childs educational experience is priceless.Parents sometimes view their child capabilities differently from what the student is actually producing in school.  It is critical for parents to be able to see their child work which helps parents understand how to help their child at home.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/bilingual-family-night-ell-families

]]> 2018-04-17 09:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/252471515 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/254927640 This is an excellent opinion editorial from the New York Times. The article discusses how technology is revolutionizing how we think about the educational system and who the members of that system are. Now, parents can be just as crucial to education of students as teachers and administrators. The article discusses in particular the use of Family Playlists (TM) from the non-for-profit group PowerMyLearning. ]]> 2018-04-24 16:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/254927640 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/255049566 As research already indicates parental involvement is critical to the successful educational journey. It makes a big diffeence when parents feel they are contributing to the educational experience of their child.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Family-and-Community-Engagement/Getting-Parents-Involved/Sample-Best-Practices-for-Parent-Involvement-in-Sc]]> 2018-04-24 22:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/255049566 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/256183557 This article discusses welcoming all families into the school environment. Being sensitive to each families cultures and beliefs can effect our relationship with each family. Helping a child learn is the key component. We need to know as much as we can about the families home culture in order to help our biases and misunderstandings about a family.  ]]> 2018-04-28 00:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/256183557 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectFamilies/wish/256368627 This article is about being culturally responsible  for holiday and religious celebration. I liked it because it talked about how teachers affect cultural condition during the holiday seasons within their classroom Take a look! It's from colorin colorado http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/culturally-responsive-instruction-holiday-and-religious-celebrations

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