Resources+for+Families

==== Language barriers and cultural differences can be difficult. Getting to know more about your students and their families is crucial to the success of their education. There are a variety of resources available to educators and families of young children that can assist. ==== >>> Recommended Contacts >>> Father Mark Elliott >>> St. George Greek Orthodox Church >>> 11th Ave. and 7th St., >>> Huntington, WV 25701-3213 >> >
 * ===== The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has a fairly extensive list of community contactsavailable for several different cultures and language groups. =====
 * For instance: "Many Greek settlers originally came to the Metro Valley in the early twentieth century to work in coal mines. Currently, the population centers in the Metro Valley are in Kanawha and Cabell counties, in the vicinity of Charleston and Huntington. Industry in the metropolitan areas attracted many Greek settlers, and the early establishment of strong churches created a focal point for the growing communities."
 * ==== WV Connections, a division of the West Virginia Department of Education offers materials regarding ELL programs and benefits in multiple languages, as well as some valuable activities to help get parents involved in their child's education. ====