While we do not endorse any of these resources, we value their information and find it useful for programs to know that they are available. These websites are constantly changing and adding new information to support teachers and parents of all children, including DLLs. Check back often to find new resources.

Materials

Colorín Colorado. AFT Toolkit for Teachers: Reaching Out to Hispanic Parents of English Language Learners.

Office of Head Start. Communicating with Families of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners. 2011.

Policy and Technical Reports

Arias, M.B. & Morillo-Campbell, M. Promoting ELL Parent Involvement: Challenges in Contested Times. Arizona State University. [PDF, 122KB].

Garcia, Ofelia; Kleifgen, Jo Anne; and Falchi, Lorraine. "Broadening the View of Parental Involvement." Equity Matters: Research Review No. 1 - From English Language Learners to Emergent Bilinguals. p:45.

Be sure to visit the Parent/Family Engagement section for more information.