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December 15, 2022

Center for Family Math

This website is dedicated to supporting Family Math – math concepts and interactions occurring in the everyday activities of families children—from the day their children are born to the day they graduate high school....

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December 14, 2022

Evaluation Roadmap for Families with Children ages 3-21 (Available in 22 languages)

Schools in Ohio do an evaluation of students if they or their family suspects that they have a disability that impacts their learning. Navigating whether your child may need additional supports or even an...

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November 8, 2022

Video: Closing the Learning Gap: A WOSU PBS Episode with Dr. Boone

In this PBS video, which aired on October 17, 2022, Dr. Barbara Boone talks about how families can work with their child and their child’s school to address learning loss. She covers many topics,...

Academics / Communication / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / OhSFEC School Resource

September 13, 2022

Dyslexia Communication Tools for Schools

Our Center partnered with the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio families, and educators to develop sample communication tools and guidance for schools related to Ohio’s Dyslexia Laws. Thus far, our resources include the following:...

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August 24, 2022

Dyslexia Resource Guide for Ohio Families (Text and Audio Versions Available in 6 languages)

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July 25, 2022

Read-Aloud Books (Available in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish)

The All Ohio Literacy Library at the University of Cincinnati has a small number of videos of books being read out loud for families to watch in Arabic, French, Spanish, and English.

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July 20, 2022

Sample Family Request Letter for Special Education Evaluation from a School

Families can send letters or emails to their child’s teacher or principal to request a special education evaluation. Here is a sample letter you can use. Dear (Teacher and Principal’s names), I would like...

Academics / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home

July 6, 2022

Kindergarten through 4th Grade Roadmaps for Families to Understand Ohio’s 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee

Ohio is working hard to make sure that all young children get the basic reading skills they need to be successful in school. At the beginning of each school year in Kindergarten – Grade...

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Academics / Communication / Communication with Schools / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Transitions

July 5, 2022

Videos for Families: The Special Education Evaluation Process

Watch as Ohio professionals provide overviews of every major stage of the special education evaluation process. Learn about ways your school team can intervene when ideas or concerns are expressed by you or school...

Academics / Child Well-being / For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / OhSFEC Family Resource / Transitions

May 23, 2022

Launching Your Middle Schooler to Success (Also available in Chinese, Somali, Nepali, Spanish, and Arabic)

Family engagement in education doesn’t stop after elementary school. It’s just as important, but it looks and sounds different. Here are 7 research-based tips for supporting your middle school child. The 7 tips document...

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