Category: Social Emotional

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Tips from our State Advisory Council: How to protect students from the harms of social media

Our State Advisory Council for the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center is made up of a diverse group of representatives. This includes parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other caregivers from urban, rural,...

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,...

Research Brief: Partnering with Families Through Special Education

This paper written by Ohio’s Statewide Family Engagement Center has seven research-based strategies for educators about partnering with families through Special Education. The brief summarizes the findings of 30 research studies and also incorporates...

Research Brief: Partnering with Families to Support Mental Health

Research Brief: Partnering with Families to Support Mental Health

The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center created this brief for school personnel to use in partnership with families in support of students’ mental health. The strategies and tips contained in this brief can contribute...

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Free Online Positive Parenting Program for Ohio Families (Triple P)

Triple P, or “Positive Parenting Program,” is a free online program for parents and caregivers in Ohio with children and young adults. It is very easy and fast to enroll. The course gives parents...

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Podcast Episode: Diving in the Deep End: Family-school partnerships to address student mental health

In this debut episode of Family-to-Family, we hear from three families as they share their experiences recognizing and responding to their child’s mental health needs in partnership with their school. Amy Welly, Michelle Tuite,...

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Family-Friendly Partnership School Walk-Through Guide

The Family-Friendly Partnership School Walk-Through is a document that explains how to have a team do a tour and evaluation of your school building. It can be conducted by a team of representatives selected...

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