CTEL CTEL Family and Community Engagement for ELs 2

Question 1

Which statement best describes culturally responsive communication with EL families?

Accepted Answer

Communication styles vary across cultures and should be respected

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All families communicate the same way regardless of background

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Formal written communication is always most appropriate

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Phone calls are never culturally appropriate

Question 2

Home visits by teachers or community liaisons primarily benefit EL students by:

Accepted Answer

Building relational trust and helping educators understand family contexts

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Monitoring homework completion at home

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Assessing home conditions for legal reporting

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Replacing parent-teacher conferences

Question 3

Parents of EL students have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Receive meaningful information about their child's language program in an understandable language

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Waive all school communications

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Communicate with the school only in English

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Opt their child out of all assessments without reason

Question 4

Cultural brokers in school-family relations for EL populations:

Accepted Answer

Mediate cultural misunderstandings and help families and schools understand each other's expectations

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Enforce school discipline policies

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Replace certified interpreters

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Administer language assessments

Question 5

Which community resources are most valuable for newly arrived EL families?

Accepted Answer

Settlement services, ESL classes, and culturally familiar community organizations

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Advanced academic courses only

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English-only social events

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Standardized test preparation programs

Question 6

When designing family workshops for EL communities, teachers should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Accessible language, visual supports, and translated materials

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Using academic jargon to demonstrate professional expertise

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Conducting workshops exclusively in English

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Focusing only on academic deficits