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Toolkit: How to “Reframe” family engagement in your communications
After three years of research, 72 focused interviews, and more than 6,000 participants, the research conducted by FrameWorks Institute provides ...
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Videos and Resources: Tackling Coronavirus (COVID-19) Together – Resources for Families (Available in English, Spanish, Mam, and Tagalog)
Abriendo Puertas has put together a video series and information sheets for families in English, Spanish, Mam, and Tagalog, along ...
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“Virtual Family Engagement” Toolkit for Educators
This support guide developed by the Hawaii Statewide Family Engagement Center is designed to provide a foundation on how to ...
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Video Tutorials for Education Apps and Services for Families (Available in Multiple Languages)
One way to equip families and students with the tools they need to succeed in a virtual or blended learning ...
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Article: How Discrimination Shapes Parent-Teacher Communication
Dr. Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng This article from The Atlantic discusses Dr. Cherng's research on teachers' communication practices with families. "Relying ...
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Sample End of Year Letter to Inform Families of their Child’s Progress
Highland Elementary School in Sylvania, OH sent parents and caregivers personalized letters with specific feedback about their child's progress, areas ...
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Understanding Families: Resources for Home Visits
One very powerful way to listen and learn about families as educators is to conduct home visits. Many educators in ...
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Supporting Learning at Home: Sample Remote Learning Schedule for a Student with Complex Learning Needs
Imagine for a moment that you are a teacher. Your Zoom link for class this afternoon isn't working, so you ...
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