Grades 7-9 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Independent learning, personal motivation, and leadership skills continue to develop in this grade band. Students are encouraged to think independently and express their opinions, maximize their potential and maintain positive relationships. Students in this grade band need to pass Algebra I or Integrated Math by the end of 9th grade. They also will have an increasing awareness and acceptance of differences in people.

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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

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

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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

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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Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?

Short article from The Atlantic addressing the middle school years and what it is like for students. Also included in this article is a related 18minute video.

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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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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

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.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

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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.