For Families

We appreciate all that you do to support your children’s learning and growth. Thank you for visiting our resources hub, where we share information so that families, schools, and communities can more successfully work together to launch student success. Each grade level has resources on a variety of topics to help support you in your role as a parent or caregiver for children. Topics include: Family Mealtime, Academics, Child Well-being, Transitions, Communication, Organizations Supporting Families, Learning at Home, School Choice, and Financial Management. Click a topic below to get started!

Resources Developed by Our Center

While we often link to the work and resources of other organizations, we would also like you to know about the programs developed by our Center.

Money Talks: A 5-part Online Series for Middle School Families (Available in English and Spanish)

What is Money Talks? Money Talks is a short, family-friendly online series about talking to your middle school child about ...
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Choosing a School Workshop for Ohio Families (Live language interpretation available if needed)

This 45 minute online workshop is for Ohio parents and caregivers thinking about school decisions for your child. Join us ...
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How Middle Schools Can Support Family Engagement in Career Exploration

Research shows the middle school years are the most appropriate time for students to begin engaging in self- and career-exploration ...
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Ohio’s Grand Understandings Project

The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center’s GrandUnderstandings project is designed to provide resources to assist grandfamilies and the educators who ...
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