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We teamed with the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) for a two-day community of practice. Part One focused on developing a shared definition of community of practice, a comprehensive overview of the McKinney Vento Act, and identifying NCHE resources for schools and OST providers. Participants audited their policies and practices related to students experiencing […]
A recent Chapin Hall University study found that LGBTQIA+ young people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQIA+ youth. Why is this happening? What resources are available and how do we support these students? In this webinar, part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, two panelists answered those questions and shared […]
Part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, this webinar looks at homeless education and summer supports for students and families. We were joined by homeless education experts, an out-of-school time (OST) provider, and other service providers to define homeless education; understand the challenges and changes that have impacted students and families who experience […]
Our sixth session in the Corner CAFE series was “Resolving and Managing Everyday Conflict” with Christopher Wolfel. In this webinar, we learned about the cycle of conflict and practiced conflict resolution by using strategies from the Harvard Negotiation Project and LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner). We also learned about CIU20’s Parent TEAM and how they […]
Our fifth session in the Corner CAFE series was “Building Bridges: Supporting Refugee Families and First Generation Students” with Jenny Portillo-Nacu and Sloane Davidson. In this webinar, we explored the challenges faced by refugee families and first-generation students and offered practical strategies to support them.
Our fourth session in the Corner CAFE series was “How might we engage families with children with special needs?” with panelists Chris Wolfel, Cindy Dutch, and Rene Averitt-Sansone. In this webinar, we heard from special education leaders from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Our third session in the Corner CAFE series was “Authentic Partnerships with Families” with Yesenia Ramirez and Nancy Lopez. Why are home visits effective for building authentic partnerships with families? Learn about the research behind the Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) model. PTHV experts shared Five Non-Negotiable Core Practices to cultivate trusting relationships between […]
Our second session in the Corner CAFE series was “Fostering Positive, Respectful, and Empathetic Relationships” with Brandi Taylor and Nichole Sims. We learned how the tenants of restorative practices can enhance your ability to foster positive, respectful, and empathetic relationships with parents. We also heard from two restorative practitioners and family community coordinators from […]
Our first session in the Corner CAFE series was “Next Generation Learning: Supporting 21st Century Skills Outside of School” with Jenny Portillo-Nacu. Together we explored how educators can build family and caregiver capacity around 21st-century skills and project-based learning to support their children’s education. Why do these skills matter for students? Today’s K-12 students […]
Welcome to the spring edition of our newly redesigned Learning at Home newsletter! We’re excited to unveil the refreshed design of this issue alongside a variety of new resources. In this issue, explore the latest episode of The Corner CAFE Podcast, discover financial wellness tips for Financial Literacy month in April, and mindfulness resources to […]
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