The Issaquah School District supports student success through supporting families.
Need support for resources, reach out to our Family Partnership Liaisons. Liaisons can call and communicate with families using a language interpreter at no cost to the family.
Wenli Mithal
Office: 425-837-7106
Text: 978-252-3686
Email: mithalw@issaquah.wednet.edu
Ina Ghangurde - Language: Hindi and Marathi
Office: 425-837-7008
Text: 252-563-3498
Email: ghangurdei@issaquah.wednet.edu
Francisca Mejia Campos - Language: (Español)
Office: 425-837-7141
Text: 978-400-2516
Email: camposf@issaquah.wednet.edu
It means supporting your child in many ways. Here are some ideas:
To support families the ISD:
Translated documents and resources for families:
New families to the district are invited to attend Family Connections meeting to better understand and navigate the school system. Families are invited to ask questions about schools and the district. District employees will discuss programs and resources offered in the district. Spanish and Chinese interpreters are available at the meetings.
Since 2015, the ISD Family Partnership Team has been working together to support students’ success by supporting families. The team provides input and ideas on how the district and Family Partnership ISD staff can provide support for families especially our culturally and linguistically diverse community. The FPT helps plan and organize building and district Family Partnership events. The members attend district events and support family engagement. For more information, please contact Lorna Gilmour gilmourl@issaquah.wednet.edu
The Cultural Bridges for Education Program is a family engagement strategy that serves as a bridge of communication between the Issaquah School District and parents who were not born in America. Cultural Bridges helps families overcome language and cultural barriers and empowers them to become a part of our community while helping their kids be successful in school. Cultural Bridges is sponsored by the Issaquah Schools Foundation, and available in seven languages.
Download HERE the latest edition of Cultural Bridges.