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Parents and Families Newsletter

March 2021

Parents andFamilies NewsletterMarch 2021

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Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome to your first newsletter of the year. All newsletters will provide educational resources and links to information that are intended to increase the language proficiency and academic success of your child.


Need more information or have suggestions for our next newsletter? Please let us know by filling out a quick survey.


Don't forget you can always click on the translate button to the right to select your language preference.

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Announcements
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Check out the Parents and Families page, its been recently redesigned with you in mind.


The How to Navigate the Parents and Families Page video, is coming soon!

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Supplemental Special Education Services

Online accounts of $1,500 are being provided to parents of eligible students with significant and complex disabilities who have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures.

Apply Today!

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The Process for Serving English Learners

This video identifies the steps taken by schools in Texas to ensure the success of students who are learning English.
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Helpful Websites for At-Home Learning

Feeling like you may need some extra help for your child during at-home learning? Check out these helpful websites that provide resources for all grade levels.
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Tips for Families with English Learners

  • Learn how to use Google Translate.
  • Find a list of cable providers who offer free broadband and internet service.
  • Learn of nearby schools that are offering free meals.

Adult Education and Literacy Providers

Locate adult ESL classes offered in your area by clicking on the map.
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Fun Ideas
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Make a family cookbook of everyone's favorite meals.

Share stories of older relatives or living in different places.

Create an indoor scavenger hunt and have your child create their own.

Self-Care Tips Self-Care Tips

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Don't worry if you think you aren't teaching your child the same way as your child's teacher. No one is expecting you to have the "perfect" lesson, day, or even week. Allow yourself to have flexibility, focus, and fun with your child.


Flexibility - Every day might look different and that's okay! Find a schedule that works for your family.

Focus - Stay focused on your strengths and what your child has already learned.

Fun - Enjoy teaching them and learning alongside them.

Stress Management Tips for Kids and Teens!
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3 Ways Families can Promote Fun & Wellness at Home


Click to read this article on how to engage your mind and body while spending time at home inspired by The Center for Family Engagement's Family Guide to Fostering Whole Child Development.
Final Thoughts

Take Some Time for You

It is important to take time for yourself to stay healthy and ready to help your family. Go for walks with your family and talk about your day. Ask your child to describe what they are seeing on your journey. The walk will help you stay physically fit and the time spent with your family will help you feel more connected to them.
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Supporting English Learners in Texas

TXEL.org is a web portal that provides information and resources that are relevant, accessible, and impactful to support educational leaders, teachers, parents and families, and community partners to ensure the academic success of the State’s English learners.


Contact us at :https://www.txel.org/contact/

Email: EnglishLearnerSupport@tea.texas.gov
Website: https://tea.texas.gov
Phone: 512-463-9414

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