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May 7, 2021

OhioKAN: Connecting Kinship Caregivers to Resources

Do you have grandparents or other kinship caregivers raising children in your school community who have outstanding needs? Research suggests that when the financial and social needs of grand and kinship families are met,...

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For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School

April 2, 2021

Ignite Middle Schoolers’ Curiosity with these 7 Eco-Projects for School or Home

What are some ways teachers and parents nurture their middle schoolers’ budding environmentalism? Through eco-projects! Whether they are based on scientific discovery or community engagement, the following activities can supplement a student’s education in...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

Cover of A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education. Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice April 2017 Ohio Department of Education

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February 12, 2021

Ohio’s Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education (Available in 13 languages)

This guide by the Ohio Department of Education can help parents and caregivers understand your rights and your child’s rights according to Federal law (I.D.E.A.) and the Ohio Operating Standards regarding special education supports...

Shaker Heights Beloved Community. The Life & Teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 4-18, 2021. A 14 day learning guide for students & families of all ages.

Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home / Middle & High School

January 29, 2021

Digital Flipbook: The Life & Teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This high quality digital flipbook was created by Shaker Heights Schools students, staff, and family/community partners in 2022. It was created for families and teachers to share with their children of all ages about...

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