Additional Information
Welcome to the Supporting my Child page. For all parents, guardians, and family members looking to provide support to their child, we have a collection of resources and tools to provide help and guidance. Everything from important parent information to learning strategies and activities for students is available. We will continuously update the site with new, up to date information and materials.
Introduction to Schools in Texas
When a child begins school or transfers to school in Texas, often times it can be overwhelming for parents to know who to contact and what to do. Check out the resources below for tips on schools in Texas and what you can do as a parent of an emergent bilingual student.
- Enrollment Checklist
- School Personnel
- Tips for Families of Emergent Bilingual Students
- Parents/Guardian Rights Guidance English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF)
Some schools provide a prekindergarten program for 3-year-olds and/or for 4-year-olds. Emergent bilingual students meet eligibility requirements. For a full list of eligibility requirements for free public school kindergarten, visit Prekindergarten Eligibility and Attendance webpage.
Assessments Resources for Parents
Emergent bilingual (EB) students take the same subject tests as all other students in Texas called STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness The content of the tests vary by grade level after starting in third grade.
Education on Literacy at Home
To learn more about the process of learning to read or learning a new language, the resources below will guide you as a parent to support your child’s literacy and language development.
Association for Library Service to Children
Offers lists of book recommendations for readers kindergarten to grade 8.
Colorín Colorado
Information available in Spanish
Literacy tips for parents for students of all ages and recommended book lists for middle to high school age
English Learner Family Toolkit
Information for families about public schools in the U.S.
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
Information available in Spanish
Head Start and Early Head Start programs for early childhood education.
Helpful Websites for At-Home Learning
List of sites for student activities of all ages.
Learn the Signs
Information available in Spanish
Materials for families and some free downloadable primary children’s books.
Read Across America for Parents
Tips and resources for parents to help their children grow as readers.
Reading Rockets: English Language Learners
Resources for teachers and parents to help young students with reading.
Reading Partners
Resources to become a reading partner to your child.
Reading Rockets
Tips for parents on engagement and ways to support your child's reading.
Sesame Street Bilingual Learning Resources
Information available in Spanish
Bilingual resources such as a family activity guide and videos for young children.
Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.