Strategies for Increasing Communication with Families Fall 2025 5.12A

Course Description

• This course focuses on connecting communication, family engagement, and student success for multilingual learners. Participants explore practical tools and strategies for communicating effectively with multilingual families and partnering with them for academic success.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Janette Szabo | Fran Woolnough
• Credit(s) and Type: 5 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development (ELD)

 Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  
  • Charter Certified

Timeline Overview

• Beginning of course: July 21, 2025
• End of Course: January 16, 2026
• Kickoff Google Meet July 21, 10:30-11:30 am
• Wrap-up Google Meet Wednesday, January 14 (time TBD)

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course (what participants will walk away with from the course).

• Articulate barriers to engagement of families of English learners
• Identify and be able to use DCSD- specific tools for engaging families
• Describe specific strategies for engaging families of English learners