It is often said “Parents are their children's first teachers.” But once in school, parents may believe they do not have the skills to support the academic demands required of the classroom. This session will highlight the research on language transferences, and introduce specific literacy strategies that parents can conduct in the home language. The guide, Families Learning Together is not only for parents, but also for district liaisons who can support implementation with examples found in the guide.
Hi, I've been in education for more than 36 years. Although semi-retired, I am still passionate about breaking the cycle of failure for kids. Ask me about my new book, "Families Learning Together: A Guide for Bilingual Families Promoting Thinking, Reading, Writing and Creativity in... Read More →