CTEL Family and Community Engagement for ELs Flashcards

When communicating with families who have limited English proficiency, schools are legally required to:

Answer: Provide communication in the family's home language

Federal law (Title III/ESSA) requires schools to communicate with EL families in a language they can meaningfully understand.

Moll's 'funds of knowledge' framework recognizes that EL families:

Answer: Possess valuable cultural and practical knowledge that can enrich instruction

Funds of knowledge reframes EL families as assets, acknowledging the rich knowledge and skills rooted in their cultural and lived experiences.

Community liaisons who serve EL populations primarily:

Answer: Bridge communication, cultural, and linguistic gaps between schools and EL families

Community liaisons build trust and facilitate communication between schools and EL families by bridging linguistic and cultural differences.

Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act (reauthorized under ESSA) primarily addresses:

Answer: Language instruction for ELs and immigrant students

Title III provides federal funding and accountability requirements specifically for language instruction programs serving ELs and immigrant students.

Which practice best removes barriers to EL family participation in school events?

Answer: Offering flexible meeting times, childcare, and interpretation services

Flexible scheduling and removing practical barriers such as childcare and interpretation allow EL families to participate meaningfully.

What is the primary purpose of involving EL families in their children's education?

Answer: To strengthen home-school connections that support student achievement

Research consistently shows that meaningful family involvement improves EL students' academic achievement, motivation, and well-being.