Scenario Response 1

For my parent workshop with new families from other countries, I want to create an experience that both communicates our classroom and homework rules clearly and honors the diverse cultural values families bring with them.

Objectives:

• Help parents understand classroom routines and homework expectations.

• Show respect for families’ cultural beliefs and practices.

• Build strong partnerships between home and school to support student success.

How It Will Be Conducted:
We’ll begin with a potluck meal, where families can bring a dish that represents their culture. This will set a welcoming, community-building tone.

Afterwards, I’ll give a short presentation with visuals (PPT + handouts) to explain:

• Daily classroom routines and behavior expectations.

• The purpose of homework, what it looks like, and how parents can support it at home.

• The difference between social English and academic English, and why homework helps strengthen academic skills.

I also plan to invite a bilingual parent volunteer or cultural liaison to share their experience navigating school expectations, and then lead an interactive small group activity. Parents will role-play common scenarios (like balancing homework with family responsibilities) and discuss solutions together.

Finally, we’ll close with a Q&A circle where parents can openly ask questions, share concerns, and suggest ways the school can better support their family.

Key Content Topics:

1. Language use: how social and academic English differ.

2. Clear classroom and homework expectations.

3. Respect for cultural practices and flexibility when possible.

4. Strategies for ongoing home-school communication.

As a follow-up, families will receive a bilingual handbook of rules and expectations and an invitation to share feedback. I want them to leave the workshop feeling empowered, respected, and confident in supporting their children’s learning.