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Communication / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Grandfamilies / Learning at Home / Social Emotional / Transitions

October 8, 2021

Podcast: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

In this podcast, Angela Provenzano, OSU doctoral student in Occupational Therapy shares her personal grandfamily story and her experience leading a support group for Ohio kinship caregivers. Dr. Barbara Boone of the Ohio Statewide...

Attendance / Child Well-being / For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / Transitions

August 27, 2021

Keeping Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: How Families Can Support Continued Great Attendance

“Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every...

Attendance / Child Well-being / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Transitions

August 27, 2021

The Important Role of Families for Attendance in Elementary School

This handout from Attendance Works will provide you as a parent/caregiver with ideas for promoting healthy attendance habits with your child in Elementary School.

Attendance / Early Childhood / For Families / Learning at Home / Transitions

August 27, 2021

Off to a great start: How Families Support Great Attendance in Pre-K through 1st Grade

These 2 handouts from Attendance Works will provide you as a parent/caregiver with ideas for promoting healthy attendance habits with your young child.

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Child Well-being / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams / Transitions

August 20, 2021

Return to School Roadmap for Families

This Return to School Roadmap for families from the U.S. Department of Education has links to many ideas and resources for supporting your child’s health and well-being as they return to school. “As you...

Front page of Beginning of Year Relationship Building A Strategy Guide for Educators

Communication / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Middle & High School / Transitions

August 13, 2021

Beginning of the Year Relationship Building Toolkit

Strong relationships between families and educators are crucial to supporting learning at home and at school. Through strong relationships, trust is developed. Teachers’ trust for families and families trust of teachers. Designed for educators,...

Child Well-being / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home / Remote Learning for Fams / Transitions

July 30, 2021

Dear Highlights Podcast About Raising Kids Today

The Dear Highlights podcast addresses the issues around being a kid today and offers parents expert advice to help raise their children to be their best selves. The goal is to elevate the voices...

Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / OhSFEC Family Resource / OhSFEC School Resource / Transitions

July 19, 2021

How Middle Schools Can Support Family Engagement in Career Exploration

Research shows the middle school years are the most appropriate time for students to engage in self- and career-exploration. At the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, we recognize the impact that families, schools, and...

Real Talk: Ideas for Parenting Young Children

Early Childhood / For Families / Learning at Home / School Choice / Transitions

June 29, 2021

Real Talk Webinar Recording: Kindergarten Readiness and Transition

Starting kindergarten is a big and important transition for your child. In the recording above, you can learn about the enrollment process, what to expect, and ways to help your child get ready for...

For Families / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams / Transitions

May 28, 2021

Opportunities for Family, School, and Community Engagement within the American Rescue Plan

The National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement offers ideas for incorporating family engagement into district and school plans for ARP ESSER funding. “The pandemic has shined a bright light on the importance...

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