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.

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 ...
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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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Hear from Ohio families about how and why they engage!

The Family to Family Video Series is a resource by the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center. The videos are 2-minute windows into ...
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RealTalk Webinars for Families with Young Children

Let’s be honest: parenting young children can sometimes be hard. That’s why we asked OSU early childhood experts to weigh ...
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