Family Engagement
Practicing gratitude — even in difficult times — is rewarding for the whole family. To talk with your child about being thankful and appreciating those who help us, read these ideas.
Resources include games, projects, craft activities, printable worksheets, articles, and more free gratitude resources for parents and kids.
“Seven Positive Strategies for Managing Aggressive Behavior in Young Children” is an article published by Kidpower to help adults in effectively managing aggressive behavior in young children.
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition—can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer. There are thousands of Be SMART volunteers in your communities and neighborhoods that are delivering the Be SMART message across the country in all 50 states. Be SMART resources include tips for parents and adults in talking to youth about gun violence and gun violence prevention.
Trauma Informed Parent is an educational page offering information, resources, and perspective for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
The National Summer Learning Association has produced a family toolkit which includes new resources and tips to get your child ready for the next school year and help you celebrate National Summer Learning Week.
This report discusses the positive effects of parental involvement in schools.
NPLI exists to coordinate and increase the civic skills and impact of diverse parents at home, in the neighborhood, and in public policy to improve child and community outcomes.
A Family Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit offers an overview of our family engagement methodology and provides templates to get you started
Springboard Connect is a web-app that provides tips, resources, and reminders to support parents as reading coaches to their children. Families can set goals, practice strategies, and track progress.
Parent Teacher Home Visits build relationships, skills, and engagement for families, educators, and students from pre-K to 12th grade.
This resource provides research and case studies on engaging diverse families, especially engaging African-American and Hispanic families in large, urban public school districts.
This resource provides an overview of evidence-based strategies that schools and districts may use to promote equitable family engagement practices.