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. 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
Show Notes:
- Episode 89 - The Three Cs of EL Family Engagement)
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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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