"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez This section of the website provides approaches to constructing visits with families in which: 1.Teachers and families feel respected by and connected to one another 2.Visits are relevant to all participants 3.Visitors ask questions that engage families and share interests and stories 4.Visits conclude with an understanding of how the visit has been of value to the educator and the family Home Visits require preparation by the school and by the teachers who will be visiting. Click here to read some of the ways school staff prepare for visits. ![]() Phase 1: Preparing for home visits with linguistically diverse families ![]() Interpreters speak with educators about home visits Tools The following attachments provide a variety of tools on Home Visits, including articles, sample forms, and other resources. |






