Parent Outreach Articles
Parent Outreach Articles in English and Spanish
The following articles were developed by SCOE for publication in La Voz Bilingual Newspaper as part of the parent outreach component of Aiming High. These articles are available as Word documents and may be adapted for, or reprinted in, school and district newsletters. Each article is available in both English and Spanish.
Articles from 2009-10, as Word documents
A parent’s transition to the world of high school (Aug 2009)
ABCs of financial aid for college (Jan 2010)
Be sure to attend back-to-school night! (Sept 2009)
Do you know how your child is doing in school? (Nov 2009)
Get the most out of parent-teacher conferences (Oct 2009)
Is your child an English learner? (March 2010)
Parent groups lend support to families of special needs children (Feb 2010)
Young children need rich language experiences (Dec 2009)
Articles from 2008-09, as Word documents
Academic success begins at home (Sept 2008)
Are you and your children ready for STAR testing? (April 2009)
Education-focused radio programs may be coming soon (Jan 2009)
Getting a good start in kindergarten (Aug 2008)
Parents can help students meet the algebra challenge (Feb 2009)
School Talk, radio broadcasts for the Hispanic community (March 2009)
Steps to obtaining special education services (Nov 2008)
Take time out for science this summer (June 2009)
Things to consider when buying educational toys (Dec 2008)
Use summer vacation to build language skills (May 2009)
Volunteer tutors are helping students learn algebra (March 2009)
Your help is needed at school (Oct 2008)
Articles from 2007-08, as Word documents
Building a bridge between home and school (Dec 2007)
Education systems in Mexico and the US (Sept 2007)
High school career pathways (March 2008)
Ideas for learning this summer (June 2008)
Monitoring academic progress (Nov 2007)
Parents have rights in public schools (Feb 2008)
Raising a reader (April 2008)
Vocabulary is important (May 2008)
Why is homework important? (Oct 2007)
Contact
- Reina Salgado, Parent Education Specialist, ELL Services
(707) 522-3039,