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Family Engagement
Research points to the importance of family engagement for a range of student outcomes. Unfortunately, there are linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic barriers that have made it challenging for schools to fully engage with the families of their English learner students. To help meet the need, schools can deploy bilingual staff, rethink the traditional approaches to family communication and implement targeted programs. These resources provide examples of the range of strategies schools and districts are using to engage and support EL students and their families.