Reviewing School District and Caregiver Engagement: Toward Building Capacity to Serve English Learners

Authors

  • Dr. Emily Howell Clemson University
  • Dr. Rebecca Kaminski Clemson University
  • Tobi Pirolla Clemson University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29664

Keywords:

English Learner, caregiver, school districts, partnerships

Abstract

Abstract

The authors conducted a comprehensive literature review of school district partnerships with caregivers of ELs to inform this project design. This literature review addresses the following research question: What are the needs of caregivers of ELs in K-12 schools, and how are school partnerships supporting these caregivers? This literature review will address these gaps and overcoming EL caregiver underrepresentation by discussing seven focused and three theoretical codes drawn from a comprehensive review of 21 articles.

            Keywords: English Learner, caregiver, school districts, partnerships

Author Biographies

Dr. Emily Howell, Clemson University

Emily Howell is a faculty member in literacy at Clemson University. Her research interests include multiliteracies, adolescent literacy, writing instruction, and digital tools. Her research has been published in journals such as Reading Research Quarterly, Journal of Literacy Research, The Reading Teacher, and Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy.

Dr. Rebecca Kaminski, Clemson University

Rebecca Kaminski is a faculty member in literacy at Clemson University. She directs the Upstate Writing Project and the MEd Literacy program. Her research interests include writing instruction and assessment, and effective professional development models. Her research has been published in various literacy research and pedagogy journals.

Tobi Pirolla, Clemson University

Tobi Pirolla is the project manager of PAWS ESSER grant and a doctoral student in the Language, Literacy, and Culture program at Clemson University.

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Published

2024-03-23

How to Cite

Howell, E., Kaminski, R., & Pirolla, T. (2024). Reviewing School District and Caregiver Engagement: Toward Building Capacity to Serve English Learners. Language and Literacy, 26(1), 58–78. https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29664

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2024): Regular Issue

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