Family Engagement Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Ohio's Statewide Family Engagement Center

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

May 14, 2019

Ohio’s Literacy Toolkits

Effective instruction and meaningful learning opportunities combined with family and community engagement in language and literacy development hold the potential to improve student outcomes. The Ohio Department of Education aims to work collaboratively with...

Attendance / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families

May 13, 2019

Check & Connect

Check out these guidelines for engaging with families about attendance, graduation, and dropout prevention. Each guideline includes examples of what mentors do in interaction with parents/caregivers. Sample guidelines in the Check and Connect resource:...

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

May 13, 2019

How teachers can help families understand their child’s progress

This report by Learning Heros describes strategies that teachers in grades 3-8 can use to help families truly understand their child’s progress and grade level standards. Nearly 9 in 10 families, regardless of race,...

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

May 9, 2019

Explore Ohio’s Habitats To Build Curiosity and a Love of the Outdoors

Using this guide from the Columbus Zoo, you can talk to your family about habitats and try different outdoor activities together. These types of experiences keep kids curious, which is linked to happiness and...

Elementary School / For Schools / Organizations for Families

May 8, 2019

Barriers to Family Engagement for Early Elementary Students

This report describes barriers to family engagement in activities in their children’s schools and the specific types of activities in which they participated when their children were enrolled in school.

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / Recommended Reading / Spotlight / Whole Child 7 - Family Engagement

May 7, 2019

Introduction to Building School-Family Partnerships: A Guide for School Leaders

This Introduction to Building School-Family Partnerships Guide for School Leaders by Ohio’s Statewide Family Engagement Center contains the basics of high-quality family engagement practices. It is written with school leaders in mind, with examples...

For Schools / Organizations for Families

May 7, 2019

Next Generation Family Engagement: Engaging with families to help students succeed

This report examines the history, current practice, and the future potential of family and community engagement as a key part of ensuring lifelong success for all children. It offers suggestions for five high-leverage areas...

Child Well-being / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Mealtime / For Families / Middle & High School

May 7, 2019

The Family Dinner Project

Sharing a meal together with your family is good in many ways. Did you know recent studies link regular family meals with higher grades, literacy, resilience, and self-esteem for kids? The Family Dinner Project...

Supporting Positive Behavior at School, an introduction for families

Child Well-being / Elementary School / FCE Network / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / OhSFEC Family Resource / Social Emotional / Spotlight / Whole Child 6 - Behavioral Health Services

May 7, 2019

Information for Families about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

What is “Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports”? What does it look like in schools for children and families? Watch the video below from the Ohio Department of Education about how Ohio schools reinforce positive...

Elementary School / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families

May 6, 2019

Engaging Fathers in their Children’s Education

In this webinar, Steve Killpack and Frederick Knuckles highlight the work of Ohio’s Commission on Fatherhood. They provide examples of how communities and schools in Ohio are reaching out to fathers and making intentional...

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