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Family Engagement: A Critical Component to Building An Empowering Culture in the Kansas Multi-Tier System of Support

Family engagement is a key aspect of Kansas MTSS. For this reason, schools must make a concerted effort to involve families as early as possible. The PTA National Standards for Family School Partnerships focus on what families, schools, and communities can do together to support positive student outcomes. Each of the six standards includes quality indicators for successful partnerships. The standards are available on the National PTA website, www.pta.org.

Filed under Schools and tagged with MTSS multi-tier system of support KSDE on November 30, 2010 #

Family Professional Partnerships (Online Module)

CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge recently released CONNECT Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships, which focuses on effective practices for developing trusting family-professional partnerships in early care and education programs (including home visiting, early intervention and other 0-3 settings). CONNECT Modules are free and use an evidence-based approach to professional development. They include video clips, activities, and handouts that are designed to be embedded into existing curricula, coursework and other professional development opportunities.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood Higher Education and tagged with CONNECT modules family school partnership family professional partnership connecting with families relationships on November 30, 2010 #

Making Life Easier: Diapering

For many families, changing a child’s diaper becomes a major battle. This routine is one that is often not as scheduled or predictable as other activities. It is often unpleasant for adults and not an activity that the young child enjoys. As your child grows older and becomes more mobile and interested in interacting with his world, diaper changing might become even more difficult. While it can be challenging, it is also an opportunity for building a positive, nurturing and responsive relationship with your child. Several proven strategies can help to make diapering a positive and relationship building experience for both of you.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with diapering positive behavior support on November 30, 2010 #

Making Life Easier: Running Errands

Running errands (e.g., going to the store, bank, etc.) is one of those essential household routines that all families experience. It is often thought of as a “maintenance” activity that is necessary for the family, but not enjoyable for young children. However, there can be huge benefits in taking your young child along. He learns about his community while spending time with someone he loves and trusts, someone who can help him understand the world beyond home and family. Running errands together offers the chance to build self-confidence, curiosity, social skills, self control, communication skills, and sensory exploration. He’ll have opportunities to greet and interact with other children and adults with your guidance and support. He will also be able experience the myriad of smells, tastes, sounds, and textures of the greater world within which he lives. However, running errands can be extremely difficult if the child has challenging behavior. It’s not uncommon for families to feel overwhelmed by their child’s challenging behavior and resort to only running errands when someone else can care for the child at home. Sometimes, depending on the errand (e.g., a long shopping trip, parent visit to the doctor), that might be the best strategy. Still, there are steps you can take to help you and your child get the most out of these outings.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with behavior positive behavior support errands on November 30, 2010 #

Making Life Easier: Bedtime and Naptime

any families find bedtime and naptime to be a challenge for them and their children.When a young child is sleeping, her body is busy developing new brain cells needed for her physical, mental and emotional development. Parents also need to feel rested in order to be nurturing and responsive to their growing and active young children. Here are a few proven tips for making bedtimes and naptimes easier for parents and children.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with sleep naptime mental health social emotional skills on November 30, 2010 #

How To Help Your Child Become a Better Reader - Espanol

As a child learns to read, your role is to help young readers experience joy and begin to view reading as a pleasurable experience. You can also help children become independent readers through praise and encouragement provided while reading. It is critical that children realize success while reading. This booklet will help children become better readers through offering guidance and giving you tips on how to encourage and support a child’s reading. This is the Spanish version.

Filed under Parents Schools Espanol and tagged with family engagement family literacy Title 1 Order from KPIRC tips parent involvement phonics testing fluency on November 03, 2010 #

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Wonderopolis

Wonderopolis.™ It’s a place where parents seek and nurture a brighter world for their children through the power of discovery, creativity, learning and imagination. Wonderopolis™ is brought to life by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL). You see your children not only for who they are but for all they can become, yet you may need a little help directing that passion and igniting that wonder. We can help you get there — together. You don’t have to travel far. Wonderopolis is a special place found in a curious question, an everyday adventure and right in your own home. Just let wonderment be your guide. Our Wonders of the Day will help you find learning moments in everyday life, ones that fit in with dinner preparations or carpool responsibilities or a stolen moment between breakfast and the bus. Welcome to Wonderopolis.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with literacy early literacy on November 02, 2010 #

MTSS: Apoyando su hijo a crecer, aprender y triunfar

El trabajo de los educadores de Kansas es ayudar a cada niño en nuestro estado—su hijo—a lograr estándares altos de éxito. MTSS (el Sistema Multinivel de Apoyo, por sus siglas en inglés) es un esquema para ayudar a las escuelas y maestros dar a cada niño de Kansas el apoyo correcto para aprender, crecer, y tener éxito. ¿Cómo es nuevo y diferente? El esquema de MTSS ayuda a escuelas a crear maneras de: • Identificar las necesidades de cada niño y brindar apoyo lo más pronto posible. • Utilizar estrategias comprobadas a funcionar para todos los estudiantes. • Ajustarse al apoyo según las necesidades de cada estudiante. • Revisar con regularidad el progreso de los niños para saber qué funciona. • Cambiar la enseñanza según sea necesario para corresponder al aprendizaje de cada niño. Los padres tienen un rol importante en el aprendizaje de sus hijos. Lea este folleto para aprender como MTSS ayuda a su hijo y como usted también puede ayudar a su hijo.

Filed under Espanol and tagged with MTSS on November 02, 2010 #

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SIDS Network of Kansas

The mission of the SIDS Network of Kansas is to serve those who are or may be touched by the tragedy of SIDS by providing supportive services for all those affected, community awareness, professional development and support for medical research efforts.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome on November 02, 2010 #

Videos from The Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) presents video presentations of topics related to social and emotional development, including: Promoting Social and Emotional Competence Practical Strategies CSEFEL and State Implementation Partnerships Effective Collaborative Leadership and Teaming Strategies Pyramid Model Presentation

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with behavior social/emotional positive behavior support on October 18, 2010 #

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