Malak Wagih

Session Summary:

In the fast-evolving and diverse educational landscape in Saudi Arabia where schools serve families from both local Saudi and expatriate communities, building strong partnerships with parents is becoming more essential than ever. This presentation explores strategies for fostering effective, inclusive school-parent collaborations that respect and bridge cultural differences. Drawing on the unique multicultural context of Saudi Arabia, the talk highlights practical approaches to engage parents of varied backgrounds, including communication strategies, cultural sensitivity training, and community-building initiatives. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming challenges such as language barriers, differing expectations, and cultural norms to create cohesive, supportive educational environments that honour diverse perspectives while maintaining shared educational goals. Join this session to:

 

• Learn evidence-based strategies for building inclusive school-parent partnerships that effectively bridge cultural differences between local Saudi and expatriate communities, creating collaborative relationships that respect diverse backgrounds and perspectives

• Gain practical tools and approaches for addressing language barriers, differing cultural expectations, and varying communication preferences through culturally sensitive engagement strategies and adaptive communication frameworks

• Discover community-building initiatives and cultural sensitivity training approaches that create supportive, unified educational environments while honouring the rich diversity of Saudi Arabia's international school communities and fostering shared commitment to student success

Speakers

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  Malak Wagih | IB MYP Coordinator - Ellesmere College Riyadh