This individual is responsible for engaging with families around their child’s education. This resolution served to affirm the steps the district had already taken to effectively and fully engage immigrant families.Įfforts to increase engagement among newcomer and immigrant families include employing a family liaison in every elementary and junior high school in Wayne Township. These efforts were formally validated and consolidated in April 2017 when the district board of education approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to a “safe and supportive learning environment for all students regardless of immigration status” (Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, 2017). These strategies help parents understand and engage with their child’s school and other entities in the community. The district uses dedicated parent liaisons, newcomer welcome packets, and monthly newcomer meetings to streamline the welcome process.
education system due to factors such as language barriers and cultural differences around what a good quality education looks like. Newcomer families understandably often struggle with adapting to the U.S. Given the significant and growing number of immigrant and nonnative English-speaking families, the school district has made a concerted effort to engage these families in their child’s education.
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