Community Services
who we are
Vision
Vision: For immigrant families in Tulsa Public Schools to feel welcome and empowered to actively participate and support their children’s education, and become thriving members of their school communities.
Mission: The mission of the Community Services team is to empower immigrant families to advocate and promote their children’s academic success and further develop their sense of belonging and identity by creating educational and leadership opportunities for parents, and celebrating the traditions, cultures and languages of our immigrant communities.
Beliefs
We believe our diversity is a community treasure.
We care for one another, support one another, and work together to improve our community.
Our classrooms are safe spaces.
We are here for you.
We recognize that many of our community members may have questions or concerns about the rights of students and families who have immigrated to the United States. We hope the information included here will help to alleviate your worries and answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Our team
Parent Engagement
- English Learner Parent Advisory Committee
- English for Parents
- The Welcome Project
- Community Connections
English Learner Parent Advisory Committee
English for Parents
Our English for Parents program offers tuition-free English classes to Tulsa Public School parents with limited English proficiency who want to learn or improve their English language skills.
The program gives parents practical and applicable English skills that allows them to engage in the school system and support them in their ability to connect with the school. In-person and virtual classes are available to parents three times per week. Classes are held in-person at selected locations. Virtual classes are offered via Zoom. Good attendance is required. Due to the high demand, a student may lose their spot with continued absences.
New students can enroll in August and January. Parents must complete the online registration form that will be posted on our Spanish Facebook page: Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa. Upon completion and submission of the Registration Form, parents will be contacted by a Community Services team representative to confirm their enrollment. Students will be provided all necessary information and links to the Zoom class upon confirmation of enrollment.
Space is limited and enrollment is on a first come first serve basis.A waitlist is available for students who are not able to enroll at the beginning of each semester and allows access to seats as drops are processed.
We do not provide childcare services for the in-person classes. For more information, call 918-240-7468.
The Welcome Project
The Welcome Project at Tulsa Public Schools offers programs and services designed to welcome newcomer immigrant students and their families in the district, facilitate their transition to our schools, and ensure the district provides them with the appropriate services and supports.
The Welcome Project works with parents to help them engage in their children’s education, and advocate for themselves and their children in schools, by providing individualized support, advocacy, information and referrals to local agencies or organizations to meet their immediate needs.
Parents are also invited to participate in our Newcomer Orientation sessions that are designed to support successful integration and school involvement by helping parents understand the school system, school routines and educational expectations.
For more information, call 918-240-7468.
Community Connections
Our Community Connections events are part of our Welcome Project. They are designed to provide newcomer and immigrant families the opportunity to learn about the resources and services available in our community, and develop new skills. These events are organized in collaboration with local agencies and community organizations that offer free or affordable services that meet the needs of our newcomer and immigrant families.
Our Community Connection events are held virtually on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Registration is required. Parents must complete the online registration form that is posted every month on our Spanish Facebook page: Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa.
For more information, please call 918-240-7468.
Language Assistance
All parents have the right to receive information about their child's education in a language they understand, through translated materials or a language interpreter, and to adequate notice of information about any program, service, or activity.
Tulsa Public Schools provides professional language assistance services, including interpretation (oral) and translation (written), to parents and guardians who may have limited English proficiency, at no cost to them.
When a child enrolls in Tulsa Public Schools, we ask parents about the language they would like to use when communication with the school. This information helps our schools identify the language needs so they can provide an interpreter or translated documents.
Only those with approval by the district can provide translation and interpretation services. This may include staff, volunteers, or contract providers.
We discourage the use of family members and friends for the provision of language assistance services, the use of such individuals would be a violation of interpretation and translation practices.
A minor child may never interpret or translate.
- Parent Notification of Language Assistance Services
- Language Assistance Services for Parents/Guardians
- Language Assistance Plan
Parent Notification of Language Assistance Services
Language Assistance Services for Parents/Guardians
The school should communicate with parents about their child's education. To facilitate school-home communication with parents and guardians who may have limited English proficiency, Language Assistance Services offers the following services at no charge to parents:
- Face to Face interpretation
- Phone interpretation
- Written translation
Tulsa Public Schools staff who need to schedule face to face interpretation services or need a document translated should submit their request through the Language Assistance Portal form in InsideTPS.
All district employees also have access to phone interpretation services in more than 200 languages, 24/7 by contacting Language Line at 1-866-874-3972 from any phone.
Parent or guardians who need assistance in a language other than English may submit their request by completing our Language Assistance Request Form.
Language Assistance Plan
Todos los padres tienen derecho a recibir información sobre la educación de sus hijos en un idioma que puedan comprender, a través de materiales traducidos o un intérprete de idiomas, y a recibir una notificación adecuada de la información referente a cualquier programa, servicio o actividad.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa brindan servicios profesionales de asistencia con el idioma, incluida la interpretación (oral) y la traducción (escrita), a los padres y tutores con dominio limitado del inglés, sin costo para ellos.
Cuando un niño se inscribe en las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa, les preguntamos a los padres sobre el idioma que prefieren usar para comunicarse con la escuela. Esta información ayuda a nuestras escuelas a identificar las necesidades lingüísticas de las familias y así poder proporcionar un intérprete y/o documentos traducidos.
Solo aquellos que son aprobados por las Escuelas Públicas de Tulsa pueden ofrecer servicios de traducción e interpretación. Esto incluye al personal del distrito, voluntarios o proveedores contratados.
No aconsejamos que familiares o amistades de los padres de familia presten los servicios de asistencia con el idioma ya que esto podría significar una violación de las prácticas de interpretación y traducción.
Un niño nunca debería interpretar o traducir.
- NOTIFICACIÓN A LOS PADRES SOBRE LOS SERVICIOS DE ASISTENCIA CON EL IDIOMA
- SERVICIOS DISPONIBLES PARA PADRES/TUTORES
- PLAN DE ASISTENCIA CON EL IDIOMA
NOTIFICACIÓN A LOS PADRES SOBRE LOS SERVICIOS DE ASISTENCIA CON EL IDIOMA
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLES PARA PADRES/TUTORES
The school should communicate with parents about their child's education. To facilitate school-home communication with parents and guardians who may have limited English proficiency, Language Assistance Services offers the following services at no charge to parents:
- Face to Face interpretation
- Phone interpretation
- Written translation
Tulsa Public Schools staff who need to schedule face to face interpretation services or need a document translated should submit their request through the Language Assistance Portal form in InsideTPS.
All district employees also have access to phone interpretation services in more than 200 languages, 24/7 by contacting Language Line at 1-866-874-3972 from any phone.
Parent or guardians who need assistance in a language other than English may submit their request by completing our Language Assistance Request Form.
PLAN DE ASISTENCIA CON EL IDIOMA
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