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• Info and Resources for EL Parents/Guardians
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• DESE Resources for EL Families

English Learners (Els) are one of the fastest growing groups of students in Massachusetts' schools and among the most diverse racially, socio- economically, culturally, and linguistically. ELs represent over 10% of the student population in Massachusetts public schools and speak over 150 different languages at home. The prior schooling and literacy learning experiences of many ELs and their families are quite distinct from that of their native English-speaking peers. ELs and their families bring a depth of personal, social, cultural resources, as well as their academic, workplace, and world experiences to our communities.

Families and their communities foster a child's academic and social and emotional development and growth. As such, collaborative partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations are crucial to student engagement and success. One way for schools to form partnerships with parents and guardians of English Learners (ELs) is to establish English Learner Parent Advisory Councils (ELPACs) to promote and support the success of ELs.

The English Learner Education Resources for Families provide translated family-friendly explanations of parent notification letters and other legal information they receive from their district English learner education program. These infographics were developed as additional resources to accompany state and federal letters informing families about the identification and placement of their student in the ELE program.