#3590. “Biggest Thing Is Saying in English and Punjabi, Too”: Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families and Communities in a Bilingual Family Literacy Program

October 2026publication date
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Linguistics and Language;
Education;
Developmental and Educational Psychology;
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study, which employed mixed methods, was to document the implementation of a bilingual family literacy program with immigrant and refugee families from four different language groups in five different communities in a metropolitan area. Results indicated: 1) the program had a significant impact on children’s early learning, although there was some variation across sites; 2) families appreciated the bilingual format of sessions and the provision of bilingual materials; 3) parents tended to support first language (L1) maintenance, although some expressed anxiety about their children’s English acquisition; and 4) parents expressed concerns, including the need for more explicit instruction, provision of more sessions and a greater focus on school readiness.
Keywords:
mixed methods; bilingual format; anxiety; school readiness

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