Velázquez Family Engagement Program

The Velázquez Family Engagement Program is an innovative approach to engage families with cultural and linguistic diversity. It can support your campus/district to implement a strong foundation for supporting language development and promoting biliteracy. 

  • Celebrates the multilingual and multicultural assets of their students, families, and community utilizing the Biliteracy Pathway awards, including The Seal of Biliteracy. 

  • Strengthens relationships by promoting open communication channels, collaborative events, and workshops. Helps build trust and understanding between parents/guardians and educators. 

  • Empowers parents by equipping families with the tools and workshops that provide guidance on topics they need in order to actively participate in their child's education. 

  • Helps build and/or enhance your language program by delivering engaging sessions that foster language pride and production at home that inspires and encourages biliteracy. 

Together we can build a strong community that enhances the learning experiences of emergent bilinguals and their families and value their cultural and linguistic diversity. 

DEFICIT-BASED PARENT INVOLVEMENT VS ASSET-BASED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT 

TRADITIONAL PARENT
INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM

  • Views cultural diversity and rich languages as a deficit for family engagement. 

  • Often becomes a home tutor service
    for students. 

  • Focuses on teaching English literacy. 

VELÁZQUEZ FAMILY
ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM 

  • Enhances the learning of emergent bilinguals and their families by valuing their cultural and linguistic diversity. 

  • Engages parents/families in learning through a variety of activities that celebrate their identity. 

  • Empowers parents/families to create partnerships of collaboration that develop parent leaders. 

WHAT LEVEL IS YOUR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AT?

Option 1

  • Kick-Off Event 

  • 4 Modules 

  • Celebration Event 

Option 2

  • Kick-Off Event 

  • 8 Modules

  • Celebration Event

Option 3

  • Kick-Off Event 

  • 16 - 24 Modules 

  • Celebration Event

Add Ons For Any Option

  • Keynote Speaker (BOY or EOY)

  • Certificates

  • Medals

  • Student Stickers

  • Parent Leader T-shirts 

     

CHOOSE FROM THE LIST OF WORKSHOPS BELOW TO START

Elementary

  • The First Education

  • Fostering Reading at Home

  • Styles of Learning

  • Involvement and Participation at School and in the Community

  • Steps to Understand the Public Education System in the United States

  • Developing Vocabulary at Home

  • Bilingualism

  • The Benefits of Bilingual Education

  • Opening the Doors to Education in the United States

  • The Impact of Culture Shock in Education

Secondary

  • Steps to Go to a University

  • The Cost of University

  • How to Prepare Yourself in High School with Visions of Choosing a University 

  • Recipes to Help Your Children Succeed Academically: Do Not Give Up!

JOIN THE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TODAY!

We understand that every school community is unique, which is why our services are customizable to fit your specific needs. Whether you're looking for parent workshops, family-oriented events, or ongoing support, we will work closely with you to design a program that aligns with your goals and vision. Book an appointment today! 

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