Resources for helping educators increase parent outreach to refugee families.

Weekend Edition Sunday April 8, 2007. by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Federal law requires school districts to provide interpreters for parent-teacher conferences. But demand far outstrips the state and federal funds provided. How are schools adapting? (audio file from NPR website)

A list of seven tips for involving bilingual families at school. (<i>Please note that the recommendation to enlist other bilingual children as translators refers to guiding new students at school and assisting with translating at programs, not at parent-teacher conferences.</i>)

The AFT offers many useful resources for educators to use with parents to help them navigate today's hot-button educational issues, as well as how to help them become better consumers of public education and advocates for their children.

This main page for parents leads parents through important issues in their child's education, such as school involvement and finanical aid. There are also helpful downloadable guides and pamphlets.

Practical family meeting ideas with links to other websites and resources.

A brief overview of the direct connection of parent involvement and academic achievement.

This website outlines the work PIQE has been doing to promote parent involvement by providing nine-week training courses that will assist parents in understanding the U.S. educational system and becoming better advocates for their children.

Website with many links to research, articles and useful links to support bilingual language development.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.