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April 5, 2021

Video: How community organizations, schools, and families can work together to support early childhood literacy

The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL Midwest) and Chicago public broadcasting station WTTW produced “a 19-minute documentary about how community organizations can incorporate literacy development into their work with children and how they can effectively...

Family with three children and three adults

Communication / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / Middle & High School

March 26, 2021

Info Brief: The Power of Cultural Brokers to Build Partnerships with All Families

Reaching and partnering with the families of all students can be difficult. Research supports the role of cultural brokers as an effective strategy for building these important relationships. This article describes cultural brokers as...

Cover of video of Virtual Story Times to Celebrate Black History Month

Academics / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams

February 26, 2021

Virtual Storytime Videos for Families to Celebrate Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, teachers at the A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning at The Ohio State University created multiple read-along videos for families to enjoy at home. The books feature Black...

Academics / Early Childhood / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home

February 26, 2021

Podcast: Teaching the ABCs with OSU’s Dr. Shayne Piasta

This podcast from South Side Early Learning features Dr. Shayne Piasta, an associate professor at The Ohio State University, who explains what we know (and don’t know) about teaching kids the ABCs from the...

A Practice Brief for All School Personnel: Revisiting Family Involvement introduction

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading / Remote Learning for Schools

February 26, 2021

Revisiting Family Involvement: A Practice Brief for All School Personnel

Access this practice brief from the American Psychological Association. It offers insights for school personnel as they work with families to tackle the long-term effects of COVID-19 on learners. A highlight: Clear discussion with...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families

February 24, 2021

Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio – Promotes and strengthens the American Indian and Alaska Native community

Ohio has strong and capable Native American/Indian families. The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) exists to support the present-day American Indian and Alaska Native community in Ohio. The organization offers a...

Cover of Families Are First Teachers: Supporting families who support learning

Child Well-being / Early Childhood / For Families / Learning at Home

February 16, 2021

Video: Born to Be a Reader – Birth to PreK Tips for Families

“Learn how to use everyday moments to build a strong foundation of literacy skills by incorporating fun, simple and engaging brain building activities.” This video from the Summit County Educational Service Center and State...

Before...Meetings in school. After...Meeting families where they are. Let's change the way we think about family engagement.

Communication / Community Partnerships / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading

February 16, 2021

Toolkit: How to “Reframe” family engagement in your communications

After three years of research, 72 focused interviews, and more than 6,000 participants, the research conducted by FrameWorks Institute provides clear recommendations on how to talk about family engagement so that people will understand...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading

February 12, 2021

Article: Reconsidering Bridges out of Poverty

The article “The Culture of Poverty Reloaded,” by Dr. Monique Redeaux, presents a new way of thinking about the work and writings of Education Consultant Ruby Payne. It challenges us to move beyond stereotypes...

Our guide to Choosing a School in Ohio cover

Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / OhSFEC Family Resource / School Choice

February 12, 2021

Choosing a School in Ohio

Would you like help selecting an Ohio school setting that is right for your child? Our Choosing a School tool will direct you through a series of questions to help you figure out what...

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