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.