Episode Summary
Welcome to episode 89 of The ESL Teaching Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the three Cs of EL family engagement: connection, community, and continued support. I want to share my personal experience of creating a space for parents of EL students to come together and have coffee and conversation. Through this informal setting, my partner and I discovered valuable lessons about building an inclusive community in schools and districts.
The way these events have evolved over the next couple of years has taught us so much, and that is exactly what I want to share in this episode with you. The lessons we learned and are implementing, we can put in 3 categories, all of which begin with the letter c, and they are very simple, yet essential in building an inclusive community in your school and district. Join us as we explore the challenges and successes of connecting with multilingual families, creating a sense of community, and providing ongoing support.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- The importance of family engagement in schools
- Challenges in engaging multilingual families
- My personal experience and empathy
- The Coffee and Conversation Initiative
- The 3 Cs of EL family engagement
- The impact of the coffee and conversation initiative
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
Related/Previous Episodes:
- Episode 7 – How to Make an Impact as an ESL Teacher
- Episode 56 – Inclusion and Advocacy for ELs and Teachers with Valetina Gonzalez
- Episode 8 – EL Curriculum in Three Easy Steps
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