How Family Engagement Strategies Support Immigrant & Multilingual Families

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Overdeck Family Foundation convened experts from the field to discuss the vital role family engagement can play in building culturally affirming and welcoming school communities where immigrant and emerging bilingual learners are supported to thrive and excel. This webinar was the third in a six-part Family Engagement Learning Series, which provides education leaders and practitioners with family engagement resources and evidence-based strategies to support student success.

Moderator:
Dr. Stephany Cuevas
Assistant Professor of Education
Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University

Speakers:
Dr. Manuel Burciaga
Executive Director of Secondary Instruction
Rialto Unified School District

Dr. Tammie Castillo-Shiffer
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Gloria Corral
President and CEO
Parent Institute for Quality Education

Veronica Crespin-Palmer
Co-Founder and Lead Executive Officer
RISE Colorado

Crystal Gonzales
Executive Director
English Learners Success Forum

Angélica Infante-Green
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
Rhode Island Department of Education

Jessica O'Muireadhaigh
Director of Mental Health and Counseling
Aurora Public Schools