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Strengthening Home–School Partnerships Through Communication Strategies: The Role of ENL Teachers in Supporting the Academic Success and Language Development of Latino English Learners
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2025-08
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It is common that Latino and multilingual families face challenges in the United States school system. One of these challenges is staying connected with schools due to language barriers and cultural differences. This makes it difficult for families to become involved in their child’s education and for English language learners to get the appropriate support that they need. My capstone project looked at how ENL teachers can build stronger home-school partnerships through better communication. I reviewed research to answer two main questions. The first question is, what communication strategies help teachers build trust with Latino families? The second question is, how can teachers use these strategies to support collaboration and student success? From the research, I learned that two-way communication in families’ home languages, showing respect for families’ cultures, and giving consistent updates are all ways to help families feel included and valued. Using the findings from the research, I created a professional development session to help teachers practice these skills. The professional development consists of interactive role play, message templates, and real-life scenarios that prepare teachers to apply ENL communication with families in ways that build trust and respect. The goal of this project is to help teachers communicate better with families in order for students to feel better supported, succeed in school, and strengthen family engagement.