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E-grāmata: Engaging the Families of ELs and Immigrants: Ideas, Resources, and Activities 2nd edition [Taylor & Francis e-book]

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  • Formāts: 162 pages, 12 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 10-Sep-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9781003102601
  • Taylor & Francis e-book
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  • Formāts: 162 pages, 12 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 10-Sep-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9781003102601

Learn how to engage the diverse families of English learners (ELs) and immigrants with the effective, practical approaches in this book. This must-have resource for teachers and school leaders is packed with fresh ideas geared toward building a partnership between school communities and ELs and immigrant families at school and at home. The book includes information and activities to:

  • Assess current practices
  • Investigate family perceptions and expectations
  • Overcome challenges
  • Improve communication
  • Fund family engagement

Fully revised and up-to-date, the new edition shines a much-needed spotlight on immigrant families from numerous homelands and includes a chapter on schools and organizations that have applied many of the ideas in the book for successful partnerships. New online resources include 20 new activities to complement the book chapters, over 50 annotated websites, and additional book recommendations to provide insight into the immigrant experience. The support materials can be found at routledge.com/9780367607548.

Organized with the busy educator in mind, the book can be read straight through or section by section to best fit your specific needs.

As the demographics of America's schools continue to grow and change, this book guides you to building an inclusive school community in which every family can thrive!



Learn how to engage the diverse families of English learners (ELs) and immigrants with the effective, practical approaches in this book. This must-have resource for teachers and school leaders is packed with fresh ideas geared toward building a partnership between school communities and ELs and immigrant families at school and at home.

List of Illustrations
xi
Meet the Authors xii
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Notes on the Support Material xvi
1 Partnering for Student Success
1(15)
Scenario: Arriving from Mexico
1(1)
New Immigrants in U.S. Schools
2(1)
Changing Demographics of America's Schools
3(1)
Immigrant Families
3(1)
Languages
3(1)
Benefits of Family Partnerships
3(1)
Student Benefits
4(1)
Family Benefits
4(1)
Teacher Benefits
4(1)
Schoolwide Benefits
5(1)
Challenges to Family Engagement
5(1)
Differing Expectations
5(1)
Language Barriers
6(1)
Lack of Educator Preparation
6(1)
Digital Divide
6(1)
Educator Professional Development
6(1)
Self-Awareness
7(1)
Awareness of Immigrant Families
7(2)
Communication
9(1)
Respect
9(1)
Activity: Attitudes about Family Engagement
10(2)
Activity: Immigrant Family Panel
12(1)
Relevant Literature
13(1)
References
13(3)
2 Finding Out What Families Want
16(14)
Scenario: Investigating What Families Want
16(1)
Family Needs Assessments
17(1)
Scenario: Differing Expectations
18(1)
Surveys
19(1)
Satisfaction Surveys
19(1)
Open-Ended Questions
19(1)
Providing Background Information
20(1)
Appropriate Survey Topics
20(1)
Digital Survey Tools
21(1)
Equitable Data Collection
22(1)
Beyond Surveys
23(1)
Focus Groups
24(1)
Topics of Interest
25(1)
Comprehensive Planning
25(1)
Activity: Analyze School Needs Assessment Practices
26(1)
Activity: Focus Groups
27(1)
Relevant Literature
28(1)
References
29(1)
3 Creating a Welcoming School Environment
30(18)
Scenario: All Families Welcome!
30(1)
Importance of School Climate
31(1)
What Makes a Welcoming School?
32(1)
Immigrant Families and Orientation
33(2)
Evaluating the School Environment
35(1)
Welcoming Atmosphere and Language
35(1)
Safe and Welcoming
36(1)
Undocumented Families
37(1)
Immigrants' Legal Rights
38(1)
Sensitive Location
38(1)
Discipline Policies
38(1)
School Safety
38(1)
Parent Spaces
39(1)
Schools as Community Resources
39(1)
Library
39(1)
Nurse's Office/Health Services
40(1)
Gyms/Sports Fields
40(1)
Summer
40(1)
After-School Programs
40(1)
Building Community
41(1)
Activity: Knowing Your School Community
41(1)
Activity: Mystery Shopper
42(1)
Activity: School Safety Survey
43(2)
Relevant Literature
45(1)
References
45(3)
4 Communicating with Immigrant Families
48(18)
Scenario: Summer Contact
48(1)
Building Relationships
49(1)
Language
50(1)
Interpretation Law
51(1)
Interpretation Effectiveness
51(2)
Recruiting and Training Interpreters
53(1)
Educators Preparing to Work with Interpreters
54(1)
Using Graphs to Communicate
54(1)
Culture and Expectations
55(1)
Virtual Communication
55(1)
Digital Availability and Knowledge
56(1)
Telephone Communication
57(1)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
58(1)
Community Outreach
59(1)
Home Visits
59(1)
Families to Families
59(1)
Activity: Difficult Communication Practice Scenarios
60(2)
Activity: Evaluating School-Home Communication
62(1)
Activity: Telephone Communication
63(1)
Relevant Literature
63(1)
References
64(2)
5 Learning at Home
66(15)
Scenario: Immigrants Teaching at Home
66(1)
Emphasize the Positive
67(1)
All Families Can Help Their Children Learn
67(1)
Asking Families
68(1)
Home Learning without the Internet
68(1)
Scenario: School Bus Hotspot
69(1)
Online Learning
69(1)
Digital Challenges
69(1)
Resources in Languages Other Than English
70(1)
Hybrid Learning
71(1)
Scenario: Challenges Faced at Home
71(1)
Traditional Homework
72(1)
Connect Families with Community Help
73(1)
Activity: Family Interviews
74(1)
Activity: Grocery Store Math
75(1)
Activity: Nutrition ancl Health
75(1)
Activity: Online Read-Alouds
76(1)
Activity: Technology for Families
77(1)
Activity: Vocabulary Expansion from Home
78(1)
Relevant Literature
79(1)
References
79(2)
6 Beyond Open Houses
81(15)
Scenario: Positive Meeting
81(1)
What Families Want
82(1)
Language
83(1)
Different Types of Events
83(1)
Helping Immigrant Families Understand U.S. Schools
84(1)
Breaking Down Stereotypes
84(1)
Online Workshops
85(1)
Community Partnerships
86(1)
Family Leadership Preparation
87(1)
Activity: Job Fair
88(1)
Activities: Leadership and Advocacy Preparation
88(2)
Activity: Missing Pieces of the Curriculum
90(2)
Activity: Standardized Testing
92(1)
Activity: Virtual Science Workshop
93(1)
Relevant Literature
93(1)
References
94(2)
7 Partnering with Families of Students with Special Needs
96(15)
Scenario: Active Child
96(1)
Language and Culture
97(1)
Families Sharing Important Information
98(1)
Accommodations in the Inclusive Classroom
98(2)
Assessments
100(1)
Scenario: Assessment Difficulties
100(1)
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings
101(2)
Student Involvement in IEPs
103(1)
On-Going Communication
103(1)
Individualizing for Families
104(1)
Cultural Beliefs about Special Needs
104(1)
Stress from Special Needs
104(1)
Family Members with Special Needs
104(1)
Gifted and Talented Programs
105(1)
Bullying
105(1)
Activity: Bullying Role Playing
106(1)
Activity: Special Needs Resources
107(1)
Relevant Literature
108(1)
References
108(3)
8 Immigrant Families under Stress
111(15)
Scenario: New Students
111(1)
Sources of Stress and Trauma
111(1)
Hierarchy of Needs
112(1)
Food and Shelter
112(1)
Safety and Security
113(1)
Relationships and Belonging
114(1)
Personal Discrimination
114(1)
Structural Discrimination
114(1)
Family Discrimination
115(1)
Reducing Discrimination
115(1)
Self-Esteem and Accomplishment
116(2)
Achieving Goals
118(1)
Angry Families
118(1)
Scenario: Failing Test Scores
118(2)
Activity: Community Resources
120(1)
Activity: Questioning Prejudices
121(1)
Activity: Talking to Children about Diversity
122(1)
Relevant Literature
122(1)
References
123(3)
9 Funding Family Engagement
126(16)
Scenario: Reality Hits
126(1)
Introduction
127(1)
Federal Monies under Every Student Succeeds Act
128(1)
Title I Federal Funds
129(1)
Title in Federal Funds
129(1)
Title II and IV Federal Funds
130(1)
Partnerships
130(1)
Organizations that Support Immigrants
130(1)
Adult ESL Programs
131(1)
Other Community Partnerships
131(1)
Parent Teacher Associations/Organizations
131(1)
Service and Faith Based Organizations
132(1)
Blessings in a Backpack
132(1)
Recruiting Volunteers
133(1)
Retired Volunteers
133(1)
High School Volunteers
133(1)
College and University Volunteers
134(1)
Volunteer Initiatives
134(1)
Grant Writing
135(1)
Online Grant Search Tools
135(1)
National PTA Grants
135(1)
Gardening Grants
135(1)
Fundraising Events
136(1)
Restaurant Spirit Nights
136(1)
Drive-a-Thons
136(1)
Crowdfunding
137(1)
Conclusion
137(1)
Activity: Family Engagement Funding Team
138(1)
Activity: Making Connections
138(1)
Relevant Literature
139(1)
References
140(2)
10 Success Stories
142(18)
Introduction
142(1)
School Success Stories
142(1)
Klein Independent School District (ISD)
142(3)
Rogers Public Schools, Arkansas -
145(1)
Shelby County Schools
146(1)
Washoe County Schools
147(2)
Family Leadership Initiative Success Stories
149(1)
Padres Comprometidos
149(1)
Parent Institute for Quality Education
150(2)
Portland Empowered
152(1)
OneAmerica
153(1)
Partnerships with Other Community Based Organizations
154(1)
Aim High
154(1)
SkyART
155(1)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
156(2)
Success Stories Key Take-Aways
158(1)
Activity: Reflection on Successful Practices
159(1)
Relevant Literature
159(1)
Success Stories Websites 160(1)
References 160
Renee Rubin is an educational consultant specializing in literacy, ELs, and family engagement. Previously, she taught in elementary schools for 11 years and taught pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Texas at Brownsville for 13 years.

Michelle H. Abrego is an Assistant Professor in the Organization and School Leadership Department in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA.

John A. Sutterby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.