Ways for Families to Engage Children in Nature
by Theresa Lutz and Kimberly Anderson, IDEALS Institute Share this resource with families to encourage learning outdoors with children. Item shared via Maryland Families Engage.
Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Learning at Home
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 29, 2019 · Last modified September 24, 2019
by Theresa Lutz and Kimberly Anderson, IDEALS Institute Share this resource with families to encourage learning outdoors with children. Item shared via Maryland Families Engage.
Child Well-being / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 22, 2019 · Last modified September 30, 2019
“Sesame Street” has introduced a new character named Karli — a young Muppet in foster care, and her “for-now” parents, Dalia and Clem.” Karli’s debut is part of an initiative from the “Sesame Street in...
Communication / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified September 25, 2019
Each year there are more than one hundred million parent-teacher conversations across the United States. This book by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot illuminates the emotions many families and teachers bring with them into the parent-teacher conference...
Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / Recommended Reading / Spotlight
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified November 18, 2019
This book provides teachers and school leaders five simple steps to building a stronger school community by engaging every family. Emphasis on “every family”. Family engagement increases student achievement, but how do schools connect...
For Schools / Organizations for Families
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified July 25, 2019
The Family Engagement for High School Success Toolkit is designed to help those seeking to develop an informed and targeted family engagement project for high school students. It is important to note that this...
For Schools / Organizations for Families
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified July 25, 2019
When a school makes the decision to actively engage its diverse community of families, the benefits far outweigh the effort. Check out these eight ways to do it.
For Schools / Organizations for Families
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified July 25, 2019
Partners in Education: A Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships presents a new framework for designing family engagement initiatives that build capacity among educators and families to partner with one another around student success....
For Schools / Organizations for Families
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified July 25, 2019
The Parent-Teacher Partnership Model brings together a small group of family members and school staff a few times per year to discuss such topics as respect, communication, equality, and supporting student learning using a...
Child Well-being / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified September 25, 2019
An effort is underway across Ohio to prevent drug use among Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens – our children. Start Talking! gives parents, guardians, educators, and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with...
Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / For Schools / Learning at Home / Middle & High School
by wellman.87@osu.edu · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified October 22, 2019
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...