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Parents send their kids off to school each day, supporting the educational journey for their kids to acquire an education for a better life. But with the changing demographics in today’s America, how can Spanish-speaking parents realistically give their kids the gift of reading? … Read More

An article from the Bilingual Kids’ Rock website regarding the latest research about code switching and children says it can be alarming for the parents of bilingual kids when their children begin switching back and forth between languages in the middle of a sentence. … Read More

As it applies to Title I and reaching out to Hispanic parents, through the reauthorized ESEA, The Department of Education (ED) states that schools are required to nurture strong partnerships in the following ways: Extend opportunities to parents with limited English proficiency (LEP), such as providing information … Read More

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (CCLC) falls under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, states an information piece describing the 21st century after school programs for family and community engagement. … Read More

At every stage, reading skills are essential, but for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, getting them where they need to be in this area is often challenging, especially when teachers have a mixture of levels … Read More

Partnering with The Latino Family Literacy Project at Carrollton Farmer’s Branch ISD where hands-on literacy training will occur with teachers, students and ELL parents, the University of North Texas (UNT) receives 2.7 million for Title III ELL teacher training … Read More

Along with the typical academic content and core subject requirements for all students, school districts must also provide English language learners (ELLs) an additional core component that includes programs to assist them in acquiring content knowledge and attaining English proficiency … Read More

After school programs providing literacy activities offer English Language Learners (ELLs) much needed support academically, culturally and socially, says the After School Alliance organization … Read More

In providing an overview of Title I and FACE (Family and Community Engagement), we know from years of research that family and community engagement has a positive impact on student outcome. … Read More

Effective student support services for English Language Learners (ELLs) can make a huge difference in helping them become fluent in English. … Read More