A self-assessment designed for SAMHSA-funded Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grantees interested in improving their policies, procedures, practices, activities, services, and social and physical environments to reflect the characteristics of a wellness-focused organization.
A partnership between Palenque LSNA and the Southwest Organizing Project, the Parent Engagement Institute (PEI) builds the capacity of community organizations, parent leaders, and schools to replicate the Parent Mentor Program model and build transformative parent leadership in schools and communities across Illinois and beyond.
Efforts to improve children’s educational outcomes are much more effective when the family is actively involved. This blog from 2023 discusses the difference between parental involvement vs parental enagement, and gives examples for true engagment such as providing training for parents of children with special needs and involving parents in key school-wide decisions.
Hosting morning meetings—a structured daily ritual that provides a supportive transition for students as they enter into the classroom—is an engaging way to start the school day while fostering collaboration and kindness. Learn more about morning meetings and explore ways to implement this practice within your classroom community in this article.
Morning Meetings: Cultivating a Culture of Care and Safety Read More »
Association/platform for advancing practices, promoting evidence-based policies, building capacity and leadership in the field, and upholding family, school, and community engagement as a core strategy for improving child development and student achievement
National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement Read More »
This course introduces insights about how our minds operate and help us understand the origins of implicit associations. You will also uncover some of your own biases and learn strategies for addressing them. Each module is divided into a short series of lessons, many taking less than 10 minutes to complete.
IEL provides a range of supports to school districts, including: assessment of current practice; coaching district engagement staff; technical assistance in implementing assessment recommendations and action plans; and designing summer institutes and other professional development and peer learning activities where necessary.
Highlights key points for providers, advocates, and policymakers to understand about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and child trauma.
Self-assessment tool for school/district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices, and to assist schools and districts in addressing the health and academic needs of LGBTQ students, this self-assessment tool was created to help school and district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices that may contribute to safe, inclusive environments where all youth can be successful.
LGBTQ Inclusivity in Schools: A Self-Assessment Tool Read More »
Children from immigrant homes make up more than a quarter of the child population in the U.S. and are the fastest growing segment of school-age students. This article about how schools can be welcoming and supportive to newcomer students
Making Schools a Welcoming Place for Immigrant Students Read More »
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