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PODER: A Parent Online Workshop for Education in Reading for Multilingual Learners (MLLs)

This course is designed to support and empower parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 3 and 8 years old.

Content

3 engaging modules

Format

Self-paced
learning

Resources

Videos &
interactive content

Support

Extra resources
& tool

Language

English
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About the course

In a partnership between Abriendo Puertas, UnboundEd, and CORE Learning we created this online video course specifically for Spanish-speaking parents of multilingual learners in order to enable them to support and advocate for high-quality, high-impact reading instruction in their children’s districts, schools, and classrooms.

Practical approach

Designed for parents and caregivers of children 3 to 8 years old.

Online Course

Complete sessions on your own time.

Activities

Extra resources & tools to support learning beyond each session.
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Course Outline

The course is divided into three modules. The first module is designed to build parents’ knowledge base of research-based best practices in early literacy for multilingual learners. The second module is designed to share strategies that parents can use at home. The third module is designed to support parents’ advocacy in their schools and districts.

Module 1

  • Welcome
  • Language Development and Biliteracy
  • The Brain and Reading
  • Progression of Reading Development [Ages 3-8]
  • Essential Components of Reading Instruction

Module 2

  • Language at Home
  • Activities to Support Language and Literacy at Home [Ages 3-5]
  • Activities to Support Language and Literacy at Home [Ages 6-8]

Module 3

  • Your Rights When Communicating with Your School
  • School Models and Programs to Support Biliteracy
  • Identifying and Advocating for Effective Reading Instruction
  • What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling
  • Advocacy and Reading Support in Special Education
  • Elevating and Amplifying Your Advocacy
  • Course Conclusion

Key Features

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Accessibility & Convenience

● Fully online accessible anywhere, anytime.
● Available in English & Spanish to serve diverse families.
● Compatible with computers & smartphones for easy access.
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Parent Leadership & Engagement

● Empowers parents as their child’s first teacher through practical learning.
● Encourages family connections and community-building with other parents and caregivers.
● Strengthens advocacy skills so parents feel confident supporting their child’s needs.

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Recognition & Impact

● Certificate of Completion after finishing all 3 modules.
● Based on AP-OD’s trusted, evidence-based curriculum with a history of success.
● Part of a nationwide network of parents, caregivers, and family-serving organizations.