This book provides guidance and resources to help teachers communicate and collaborate with the families of Latino English Language Learners (ELLs). Practical tips and tools, including reproducible form letters in English and Spanish, are provided to help teachers solicit valuable information about students from their families, extend families' knowledge of how U.S. schools operate, and provide families with ideas for helping students with their schoolwork at home.

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ch 1. A critical reflection : exploring self and culture -- ch 2. Engaging Latino parents through an ethic of care -- ch 3. Partnering with Latino families : an asset-based approach -- ch 4. Using multiple sources to gather information -- ch 5. Using cultural knowledge for asset-based instruction -- ch 6. Involving Latino families in homework -- ch 7. Identifying community assets -- ch 8. Designing campuswide plans for parental engagement.