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English For Parents

Educating Parents for Their Children's Future

Launched in partnership with the Somerville and Medford Public School systems, English For Parents (EFP) aims to provide a crucial service for our immigrant community.
Many immigrants come to this country not for themselves, but for the opportunity this country can provide for their children. To that end, many immigrant parents are finding a significant language barrier between themselves and their children, preventing them from helping them with their homework. The purpose of this program is to break down those barriers and allow the immigrant parents to have the understanding and confidence to engage with their children's schools, such as in PTA meetings or teacher conferences.

Registration is now open for Fall 2024 classes. Please fill out the form (below) and we will contact you if there is space.

Class Schedule

  • Somerville: Morning classes are held in-person on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Evening classes are held in-person on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and virtually on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
  • Medford: Morning classes are held in-person on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30am to 12:00pm, and evening classes are held virtually on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Requirements and Benefits

​English For Parents is only available to those with children enrolled in the Medford or Somerville Public School System​.

  • Those who attend 80% of classes each semester will receive an educational reward.
  • Those in need of support for childcare or transportation can receive financial aid. Please indicate your specific needs during enrollment.

Register for Classes

Please Note: Once you complete your form, you will be contacted by phone or email to confirm your enrollment and give more information regarding class placements.
For Somerville, please email Melissa Ayala at [email protected]​ for more information
For Medford, please email Paul Teixeira at [email protected] for more information
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  • YUM 2025
  • In English
    • About >
      • Our Mission
      • History
      • Team
    • Programs for Adults >
      • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
      • English For Parents (EFP)
    • Programs for Youth >
      • LIPS
      • Summer Program
    • Work With Us
    • Donate
  • En español
    • Página principal
    • El Equipo
    • Programas para adultos >
      • Inglés para Personas de Otros Idiomas (ESOL)
      • Inglés para Padres (EFP)
    • Programas para jóvenes >
      • Programa de Intérpretes de Enlace de Somerville (LIPS)
      • Programas de verano
    • Trabajando con The Welcome Project
    • Donar
  • Em Português
    • Pagina inicial
    • Nossa Equipe
    • Programas para adultos >
      • Inglês para Falantes de Outras Línguas (ESOL)
      • Inglês Para Pais (EFP)
    • Programas para jovens >
      • Programa de Intérprete de Ligação de Somerville (LIPS)
      • Programas de verão
    • Trabalhando com The Welcome Project
    • Doar
  • an kreyòl ayisyen
    • Paj akèy la
    • Ekip La
    • Pwogram pou Granmoun >
      • Angle pou Moun ki Pale lòt Lang (ESOL)
      • Angle Pou Paran (EFP)
    • Pwogram pou Jenès >
      • Pwogram Entèprèt Liaison Somerville (LIPS)
      • Eksplore Kilti ak Idantite Kan Lete
    • Karyè nan Welcome Project la
    • Fé Yon Don
  • Newsletter
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