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Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Whole Child 11 - Physical Environment

February 7, 2022

A Checklist for a Welcoming and Inclusive School Environment (Available in English and Spanish)

To ensure all of your students and their families feel welcome in your school, check out this simple checklist produced by the Human Rights Campaign. Is your building welcoming? Are you developing a school...

Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources, Department of Education, United Sates of America; two images of teachers and students.

Child Well-being / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Whole Child 10 - School Climate and Culture

February 3, 2022

U.S. Department of Education Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources

This Guide from the U.S. Department of Education offers families and schools resources to improve their school’s climate. The purpose of the Guide is to provide general information about the concept of school climate...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading / Social Emotional / Uncategorized

February 1, 2022

Report: How Schools Can Support Basic Needs of Grandfamilies

In this 2021 report from Generations United, you will find many ideas for increasing awareness of and supports for grandparents and other kinship caregivers raising children in your school community In contrast to children...

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

January 14, 2022

Free Kinship Caregiver Support Group for Ohioans

Kinship Caregivers Connect offers weekly online support groups for kinship caregivers in Ohio where you can meet other caregivers and learn about different topics. This group has expert speakers present on topics such as...

Academics / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams

December 30, 2021

How can your school engage families in physical health activities?

This Active Schools Guide provides a variety of creative ideas and simple suggestions for partnering with families to encourage the community to be physically active and healthy. It includes ideas for engaging families as...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Whole Child 1 - Physical Activity

December 30, 2021

CDC Guide: Families as Important Partners for Student Physical Activity

This 2-page guide from the CDC provides information about the importance of family-school partnerships supporting students’ physical activity. It also provides a snapshot of current family engagement practices to support physical activity in the...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Whole Child 1 - Physical Activity

December 30, 2021

Consider Inviting Families to P.E. class!

Action for Healthy Kids is a national nonprofit that brings together dedicated volunteers and partners to make schools healthier places where kids thrive. Their website offers a physical education teacher with many ideas for...

Immigrant Connections Supporting Educators and Organizations

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

December 30, 2021

Resources to Orient Afghans to K-12 Education in the U.S.

In this blog from Immigrant Connections, you will find links to orientation materials about the U.S. education system for families from Afghanistan resettling in the U.S. Translations are provided in Dari and/or Pashto, the...

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Academics / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams

December 30, 2021

How should I work with my child’s school to get them tested for a reading disability or dyslexia?

If you are concerned about your child’s progress learning to read, you are not alone! It is estimated that 1 in 5 people has dyslexia worldwide. Our team put together some tips for working...

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

December 30, 2021

Supporting Young English Learners at Home (Available in 9 Languages)

The IES.ed.gov website has simple, fun activity ideas for families with young English learners. The activities will help to strengthen language skills in the home language or English. They are available in 9 languages...

Category: Early Childhood

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