Welcome to U.S. Schools
A Guide for Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Parents
Author: Rubén Pérez
A Guide for Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Parents; Essential information to share with families on registration day.
SPANISH DVD with option for English subtitles. Includes orientation on attendance, grades, school culture, and more.
Author: Rubén Pérez;
Host Pablo Bracho is an internationally renowned stage and screen actor.
Open the door to better communication from day one
Immigrant and first-generation Hispanic/Latino students face unique struggles in U.S. schools and are among the highest dropout populations.
If your school struggles to bridge the learning and social gaps with new Hispanic/Latino students and families, this remarkable DVD is your answer.
Speaking directly to parents in their native language, this DVD explains cultural and academic differences, as well as expectations for performance and attendance.
At purchase, a downloadable link will be sent to your email address.
The DVD helps schools:
- Initiate positive communication with Spanish-speaking parents on the first day
- Reduce language and cultural barriers between parents and staff
- Make staff aware of the issues that many Hispanic/Latino students face
- Give immigrant parents great reasons to learn English and U.S. culture
- Save time during registration and throughout the school year as new students enroll
- Save money by reducing costs associated with poor attendance
- Increase understanding of school policies and practices
- Improve student performance and participation
Includes a customizable handout for your school’s specific issues. Parents appreciate this at-a-glance, take-home information!
Endorsement:
"Rubén Pérez creates an environment in which students, parents, and educators can successfully navigate social and cultural barriers. His work
bridges the gap between what is said and what is understood, allowing a clear path to student success."
—David Anthony, Superintendent, Ph.D., Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, TX
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Read an Interview with Rubén Pérez, author of Welcome to U.S. Schools.