EL Family Toolkit

Manhattan Strategy Group

About this app

The English Learner (EL) Family Toolkit helps families and educators stay connected to the latest tips, innovative tools, and practical resources to support ELs enrolled in U.S. schools.

This FREE resource from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), is available in Arabic, English, Chinese, and Spanish, and can be downloaded on Android and Apple devices!


Parents, families, and guardians can use the EL Family Toolkit to:
- Learn more about U.S. schools.
- Learn about their rights in U.S. public schools.
- Find out about school enrollment and attendance.
- Get information about programs, services, and extracurricular activities.
- Find advice and questions for talking to school staff.
- Find ways to support safety, health, and success for ELs.
- Browse quick tips by topic.


Teachers, other educators, and school staff can use the EL Family toolkit to:
- Find resources to support quality educational opportunities for ELs.
- Get updates on professional development and resources from ED.
- Find tips for using the toolkit to engage families.