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Parent Toolkit for Multilingual Education

The Parent Toolkit includes PowerPoint presentations and printable parent guides about the benefits of multilingual education, multilingual programs, and how to become involved in their children's education.

English Toolkit

A Parent's Guide to Multilingual Education (PDF)
This printable guide provides information for parents to learn about multilingual education.

The California Education for a Global Economy Initiative: Opportunities for Multilingual Education (PPTX)
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with "A Parent's Guide to Multilingual Education".

Recorded Presentation: The California Education for a Global Economy Initiative—Opportunities for Multilingual Education External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 14:52)
This recorded presentation provides information to parents about multilingual education and how to enroll their children in multilingual programs. 

Spanish Toolkit

Una Guía para Padres Sobre la Educación Multilingüe (PDF)
Esta guía imprimible provee información para los padres para aprender sobre la educación multilingüe.

La Iniciativa de Educación en California para una Economía Global: Oportunidades para la Educación Multilingüe (PPTX)
Esta presentación de PowerPoint está diseñada para utilizar junto con "Una Guía para Padres Sobre la Educación Multilingüe".

Presentación Grabada: La Iniciativa de Educación en California para una Economía Global—Oportunidades para la Educación Multilingüe External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 19:50)
Esta presentación grabada proporciona información a los padres sobre la educación multilingüe y cómoinscribir a sus niños en los programas multilingües.

Additional Toolkit Translations

Available Translations: A Parent’s Guide to Multilingual Education
This printable guide provides information for parents to learn about multilingual education in multiple languages.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, May 22, 2025
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