Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Parents and Guardians of Multilingual Learners check out these resources to help you support your students.
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Resources for parents on everything from navigating school to supporting literacy.
- Colorín Colorado - Articles and resources to help support language acquisition, literacy, and student success from early childhood through the teen years.
- WIDA Family Resources - Information about the ACCESS test and how teachers use results to support multilingual learners.
- Reading Tips - Literacy support resources available in 13 languages for families reading at home.
- Help Your Child Learn to Read - Tips and guidance for supporting young readers at home.
- International Children's Digital Library - Free children's books available in multiple languages for reading at home in English or a home language.
- The Office of Public Instruction – Resources with links for families to source.
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Resources for parents to help support a child in specific content areas.
- BrainPOP - A district-provided learning resource. Students can log in using the same username and password they use for school computers. Teachers may assign homework through BrainPOP, and families can use the videos to build background knowledge and support learning at home.
- Khan Academy - Free educational videos and lessons covering topics from elementary math to AP Chemistry. Frequently used by teachers for additional student support.
Khan Academy Español - Spanish-language version with growing educational resources for Spanish-speaking families and students.
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Maintaining and growing in a student’s home language is important. Supporting growth in the home language also helps support English language development.
If you would like support finding resources for additional home languages, please contact us so more language resources can be developed.