The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Parents

Improving Your Child’s Education: A Guide for Latino Parents

Developed by the Education Trust, "this guide offers Latino parents a number of suggestions on how they can get involved in and be better advocates for the education of their children." The information offers Latino parents the tools to exercise their rights under applicable federal law and regulations.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education

As noted at its website, "the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education advocates the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people." The website provides resources promoting parent and family involvement.

National Parent Teacher Association

As noted at its website, "As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) provides parents and families with a voice to speak on behalf of every child. The PTA provides parents tools to help their children be successful students." Local parent/teacher organizations may be useful sources of financial and non-financial resources.

Serving on Boards and Committees

Though this publication is aimed at parents of children with disabilities, its content is useful for any parent serving on a board or committee. "Developed by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, this guide looks at some of the common questions parents have about joining a board or committee and discusses the unique strengths and skills you, as the parent of a child with disabilities, bring to the group. This guide is divided into two sections: deciding to join; and things to keep in mind after joining."

Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families

This link to the Reading Rockets website provides practical tips for having successful parent-teacher conferences with bilingual families.

Encuentros Leadership

The Encuentros Leadership website provides information about its programs aimed at encouraging and supporting Latino boys to succeed in school. Though initially supporting Latino boys in northern San Diego (California) County, its programs may serve as an example to teachers, parents, and Latino advocates in other communities.

NEA - Parent Resources

This link is to resources for parents from the National Education Association (NEA).

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education

As noted at its website, "the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education advocates the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and to foster relationships between home, school, and community to enhance the education of all our nation's young people." The website provides resources promoting parent and family involvement.