Who Do MCLWs Work With?

MCLWs work collaboratively with students, families, schools, and community partners to support student success and strengthen connections between home, school, and community.

They help bridge linguistic and cultural differences by facilitating communication, sharing information, and connecting individuals and families with appropriate resources and supports.

Supporting Students

MCLWs can support students by:

• Helping them understand and navigate the school system
• Supporting social, emotional, and cultural well-being
• Assisting with adjustment to new school and community environments
• Working with school staff to support student growth, engagement, and success

Supporting Families

MCLWs can support families by:

• Sharing information about schools, programs, and services
• Helping families understand school processes and expectations
• Facilitating communication between home and school through language and cultural interpretation
• Encouraging family involvement and participation in their child's education
• Connecting families with community resources and supports

Supporting Schools

MCLWs can support schools by:

• Assisting with communication and engagement with multilingual families
• Providing cultural knowledge and perspectives that support inclusive school communities
• Sharing information about the needs and experiences of the communities they serve
• Supporting student transitions and orientation to the school system
• Connecting school staff with community resources and services

Supporting Communities

MCLWs work with community organizations and services to:

• Strengthen partnerships between schools and communities
• Share information about educational programs and supports
• Help families access services and opportunities that support student and family well-being

Languages Currently Supported

Services and support are currently available in the following languages:

• Cantonese
• Farsi / Dari
• Filipino / Tagalog
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Punjabi / Hindi
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Contact Information and School Assignments

To find the MCLW assigned to your child's school, please refer to the MCLW School Assignments list.