Learning Objectives:
Examine belief systems and research-based practices for serving culturally and linguistically diverse students
Explore research-based strategies for tapping into MLL student and family “funds of knowledge”
Ensure a strength-based classroom culture and climate for culturally and linguistically diverse students and families
Incorporate cross-cultural communication methods for a strong home-school connection
Apply and share new strategies through fieldwork and an action plan for each participant’s classroom context
Building Home-School Connections
Popular with all teachers and leaders plus support staff and specialists.
Families Matter. All educators can tap into multilingual learners’ rich and diverse assets to improve student and family engagement and classroom performance. In this self-directed course, we share evidence-based strategies for uncovering students' and families' "funds of knowledge" for culturally and linguistically responsive schooling.
| Length | 15 Hours (course access expires after 1 year or upon completion of the course) |
| Course Type | Asynchronous, on-demand so you can start, stop and finish on on your own time |
| Price | $275 USD |
| Activities | Mini-Lesson Videos, Articles & Fieldwork Tools for Application, including personalized action plan |
| Platforms | Integrated here on our website with Squarespace Member Area & a private Padlet space for additional (optional) discission |
| Certificate | For 15 PD hours upon course completion |
| Approved Vendor | Massachusetts (SEI PDPs) & Rhode Island (PLUs) |
| Prerequisites | None |
“I used to find teaching the diverse language needs of our students challenging. But, now with the help and tools from Confianza, I feel less overwhelmed.”
“I used to only reach out to parents when needed, I am going to try and reach out to parents more consistently to share student successes.”
“I am going to be sure that I am using all of the chances that I get to incorporate other cultures. Also remember that a large problem is solved one step a time. ”
“This course will allow me to communicate more effectively with ELL parents by being more cognizant of cultural differences and reaching out in their native language through correspondence or the use of a translator. ”