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Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources

Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. The Parent Toolkit also supports children's social and emotional development by providing tips to help children with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making.
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Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade

Scholastic discusses the grade-level social skills that teachers tend to look for and how to teach it. Skills range from sharing and being polite in Pre-K to accountability and perspective in Grades 4-5.
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Family Communication
Family Communication
Family Communication

This webpage provides a series of links to assist parents communicating with their children. Resources detail verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as some best practices for handling conflict and anger.
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Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education

Common Sense supports K–12 schools with lesson plans, educational technology reviews, and everything else educators need to empower a generation of digital citizens.
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Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches

This article explains the changes in federal nutrition standards for school lunches.
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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

NEA's research spotlight on community schools including descriptions and additional related links.
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Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games

Children can play games featuring characters from their favorite Nick Jr. shows, some of which engage children's math, reading and social-emotional skills.
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Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website

The Attendance Works website contains information and resources to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes.
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The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage with information for parents and families on how to be involved in the education of their children.
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PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents

This article by PBS Kids provides information to parents about their role and ways to positively interact with their children.
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know

This web page contains information for parents about what chronic absenteeism is and how it prevents students from receiving consistent instruction they need.
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Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students

This toolbox is a research-based social-emotional learning curriculum that provides resources for educators and parents. It teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.
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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.
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Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.
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Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History

A brief history of the federal government's role in public education.
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American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.
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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.
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CDE - Social and Emotional Learning
CDE - Social and Emotional Learning
CDE - Social and Emotional Learning

The following Social and Emotional (SEL) Guiding Principles (Principles) are intended to inform and support strong SEL practice across the state based on the collective experience of the contributors. The CDE is committed to helping educators learn more about SEL and how to make this a part of every child’s school experience.
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The Feds Can Fix School Funding
The Feds Can Fix School Funding
The Feds Can Fix School Funding

Under the Every Student Succeeds education law, the government can help schools get needed resources. This article explains the impact that funding can have on student success.
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The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States. A quick overview of the role of the Federal government in education.
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Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs
Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs
Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs

This digital presentation includes four modules that describe considerations that need to be taken when implementing a comprehensive school mental health program. Topics include best practices in comprehensive school mental health, policies and procedures, and funding as well as many more.
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National Center for Healthy Safe Children
National Center for Healthy Safe Children
National Center for Healthy Safe Children

The National Center for Healthy Safe Children offers resources and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, and local communities to come together to promote well-being.