Family Engagement with Spanish speaking and ESOL Families

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST

Dogwood (50 seats)

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Session Summary

An interactive workshop designed exclusively for school counselors to learn about and explore innovative strategies for overcoming language barriers and strengthening family engagement. Counselors will learn a structured, yet flexible, approach to acquiring Spanish or another language within 2-3 months to enhance communication with diverse families. This session provides practical tools, real-world applications, and guided practice to help counselors build confidence in engaging non-English-speaking families, ultimately fostering stronger school-family partnerships and supporting student success.

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