T3 Engagement Series

As part of Title III Initiatives, the TEA English Learner Support Division is thrilled to assist LEAs in planning events which provide valuable information to attendees from presenters at the top of their fields across the state of Texas.

Join us by hosting watch parties for your parents, families, and community while we provide the experts and interpreters so that all attendees can learn and listen in their native languages.

These events will be conducted virtually over the Zoom platform and will be presented in English. If other languages are needed, interpreters will also be provided.

Friday, November 11, 2022

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

This event focused on educating parents to increase the English skills, academic performance, and become an active participant in the education of their children. “Enhancing Educational Support for EB Students” attracted more than 1300 parents from around the state of Texas.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

"Empowering Families through Helpful Resources" will focus on literacy services to improve their English language skills and training in parenting activities.

Friday, May 19, 2023

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

This Community Engagement event will focus on bringing together families of English learners and immigrant families and providing valuable resources offered by the community.

Presentation Slides

English is included in each slide deck.

Arabic / Spanish/ Vietnamese/ Telugu

Bosnian / Mandarin/ Russian/ Ukrainian

Enhancing Education Supports for EB Students from Friday, November 11, 2022 Parent Event

Presentations by TEA included information on bilingual education resources, parental rights, and strengthening partnerships between families and schools.

Presentations included information about literacy at home, TXEL Portal resources for parents and families, and STAAR and TELPAS tests.

Presentations included community resources available through Texas 2-1-1, preparing to apply for college, and presentations from the Texas Workforce Commissions about childcare, employment, and educational services.

Must Haves

Use a sign in sheet to record parents' and families' attendance
Proper A/V equipment(computer/screen/access to internet)
A separate room for each additional language needed by parents and families
Parents fill out the evaluation survey(QR Code))

Things to Consider Offering

Childcare

Get volunteers, have activities and snacks for the kids
Make sure to follow district guidelines

Snacks

Consider having a local restaurant bring in snacks or goodies
Invite families to bring in their own snack/dinner

Transportation may be provided to increase participation.

Funding Explained:

Parent, family and community engagement activities offered are meant to improve the English language skills of emergent bilingual students, assist parents and families in helping their children to improve their academic achievement, and become active participants in the education of their children.
Title III, Part A Funds can be used to provide childcare, snacks, and transportation for this event.

For more information about Title III Allowable Use of Funds refer to the

Before the Event Starts

Prep meeting space for each language you are hosting
Charge the device/s used to access the Zoom link
Ensure that speakers are working
Print out an attendance sheet for your records
If offered:

Organize childcare
Buy snacks

At the End of the Event

Must submit the TEA attendance Google Form shared on the day of the presentation
Should ask parents to give feedback to TEA via Google Form shared on the day of the presentation

At the Start of the Event

Have parents sign in for your records as the enter the room
Open the Zoom link for each room of parents
Select the proper Interpretation channel
Assign a staff member to enter questions into the Zoom chat on behalf of the parents in attendance.

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