The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Parents

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Parents is an online resource parent advocates can use to help parents understand the ELL student program available at their child's school. It offers resources related to parent rights under federal education laws and how parents can be involved in their child's education.

Task 1: Participate in the Parent Advisory Council

guideline: Parent advisory councils are a means for districts and schools to involve "parents of limited English proficient children in the education of their children and assist them achieve academic success." Parents are encouraged to learn about and participate in these councils.

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Practical Tips

Parent Advisory Committees/Councils

This resource offers examples of existing ESL/Bilingual/ELL/LEP Parent Advisory Committees or Councils. The selected examples are provided for illustrative purposes.

References

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."

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and are intended for general reference purposes only. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Center, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Some resources on this site require Adobe Acrobat Reader. This website archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.