Parental Involvement


Colorín Colorado sent to us by Peggy Gingrich
A web site that helps Spanish-speaking parents assist in their children's reading. Also can be read in English.

Akrofi, Amma English Literacy in Ghana: The Reading Experiences of ESOL First Graders TESOL Journal 12, (2) 7-11.
Compares and contrasts the pedogogical methods used at school and at home. Focuses on storybook telling

Bilingual Brochures for Parents
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/flame/
This web page contains a list of links to articles in English and Spanish designed specifically for parents. The topics vary.

Bridges Between Home and School: Literacy Building Activities for Non-Native English Speaking Homes
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/jeilms/vol14/nathenso.htm
The article discusses the importance of developing literacy in the home and school and offers suggestions and strategies for how this can be accomplished.

If Your Child Learns in Two Languages: A parent's guide for improving educational opportunities for children acquiring English as a second language
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/parent/
A comprehensive resource for parents of English Language Learners. These online handbooks come in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Haitian Creole.

Involving Hispanic Parents in Educational Activities Through Collaborative Relationships
http://brj.asu.edu/archives/23v21/articles/art9.html
Sosa's article discusses parental involvement, barriers to migrant and immigrant parent involvement, and it offers strategies successful schools use that facilitate their involvement.

 

This page was last modified by Dan Craig on February 24, 2006
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