What does the Latino Community Liaison do?
• Works with Latino parents to improve the academic performance of their children, through home tutoring and modeling as well as the facilitation of communication with school staff. • Helps Latino families feel at home in Cambridge by providing moral support and understanding; pointing out the value and diversity that immigrants bring to this community; and providing families with information, so they can make educated choices about their children’s academic experience. • Provides support for liaisons, teachers, and administrators in helping Latino families across the city. • Serves as interpreter for Individualized Education Plans (IEP), parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and the registration process. • Attends and provides outreach for the Amigos Parent Council (APC) and supports the APC coordinators in their efforts. • Attends Amigos School Council and Staff meetings in order to stay informed and provide institutional support there. • Connects families to resources across the ci
