Family engagement happens in the home, early childhood settings, school, and the community and is a shared responsibility of all. It provides meaningful and effective strategies that impact a child's learning and achievement. Family engagement happens when teachers encourage families to participate in learning experiences and families support their children at home, childcare and in their community. This forms a beneficial relationship in which everyone is committed to listening and working together.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. They do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care autistic indiviudals and their families.
Backpack Series
Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home. Sponsored by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, University of South Florida.
Concerned About Your Child's Development
As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves here is a resource to help.
Discover & Design
Parents and caregivers will find many lessons that children can Discover & Design as a family or in a group setting. These one-page lessons have everything you need to introduce the activity, gather materials and view step-by-step instructions. We hope you enjoy working together with the young children in your life. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of drop-in parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting. Sponsored by Michigan State University Extension.
Fun Mindful Mondays
Use these videos to practice mindfulness and mindful breathing. In just a couple of minutes, kids and caregivers can capture a mindful moment to relax and reset. Sponsored by Michigan State University
Just in Time Parenting
A free parenting newsletter that is delivered by email and specific to a child's age and needs. They are designed so that information that's relevant to your family is automatically delivered to you just in time! Sponsored by Extension in multiple states.
Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilties and attention issues - by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.
Sesame Street in Communities
Discover tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness.
Step Up to Quality
High-quality early childhood programs can have a lifelong, positive impact on young children and their families. Step Up to Quality is here to help you find early childhood providers committed to quality care. Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Education.
Suddenly In Charge
Suddenly in Charge is designed to help teens and tweens with their roles in taking care of younger children. Sponsored by Kanasa State University Extension.
The Science of Parenting
Subscribe to the series on parenting Podcasts on information from Infants to teens! Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Virtual Calming Room
We all have times when we feel strong emotions; overwhelmed, lonely, angry, confused or anxious. We may need to take a break, reset and recharge. The Virtual Calming Room can help you to care for yourself, find peace, find an outlet, and restore yourself. Sponsored by Michigan State University
