Hello Everyone,
Welcome to March's Nevada Family Engagement Newsletter. Please enjoy this month's newsletter content, especially the content in the "Announcement" section below. Please forward this newsletter to others you believe will benefit from this content by clicking the "Forward to a friend" link located near the bottom of this email.
Best,
Alberto Quintero
Education Programs Professional
Parental Involvement and Family Engagement
Nevada Department of Education
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Save the Date! 2020 Nevada Family Engagement Summit
The 2020 Nevada Family Engagement Summit will be October 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Summit is a one-day event dedicated to the development of family engagement knowledge and skills. Over 500 families, educators, and community members will come together to learn how to create and strengthen family-school partnerships.
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The Summit will also feature a national keynote speaker, best practices from around the country in family engagement, as well as innovative and effective family engagement programs from Nevada's school districts.
Please keep a lookout for more information and details in the future and help spread the word!
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Resources fo the 2020 U.S. Census
The 2020 Census is a count of every person living in the United States that happens once every 10 years. The United States Census Bureau has made available new activities and resources specifically for the 2019-2020 school year to spotlight the 2020 Census and the importance of making sure everyone is counted, especially children. Parents and families of young children frequently do not realize the importance of including children who live with them full time, or a majority of the time, when completing the Census form. Children under 5 are one of the largest groups undercounted in the United States.
The decennial count impacts the federal funds that communities receive for special education, classroom technology, teacher training, after-school programs, school lunch assistance, and more. Click here to see the 2020 resources, which include K-12 activities, pre-K materials, EL/Adult ESL activities, and family-friendly explanation videos. Resources are also available in other languages as well.
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Department and Office Updates
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The Department is pleased to announce a recent organizational shift. The Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options (CRALEO) and the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (OSRLE) will now be under the Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement Division within the Department.
Additionally, the Department is excited to introduce the newly named EDLiFE team (Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement). The purpose of the creation of the EDLiFE team is to help further enhance cross-collaboration within the Department in service of improving student achievement.
Nevada Teacher of the Year
Do you know an outstanding Nevada teacher? Nominate them for the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year. Nomination Form Link.
Are you an outstanding Nevada teacher? Download the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year application and apply today. LINK
The 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year will make connections with schools, colleges, universities, organizations related to education, and stakeholders around the state to elevate teachers, classrooms, and the teaching profession. The 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year may also serve for one year as a Teacher Leader in Residence with the Nevada Department of Education.
The Department will be accepting applications for this prestigious honor until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020. Licensed PreK-12th grade Nevada teachers in any state-approved or accredited school are eligible.
For more information about the Nevada Teacher of the Year Program or to schedule an appearance by a Teacher of the Year or finalist, please see the Nevada Teacher of the Year Program Webpage or contact KellyLynn Charles.
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The Advisory Council for Family Engagement is an 11-member council responsible for advising the Department on family engagement policy and best practices and assisting the PIFE Office in carrying out its duties.
The Council's next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2020 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and will be videoconferenced between the Carson City and Las Vegas Department Boardrooms. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted three business days prior to the meeting and will found here.
Meeting Locations:
Nevada Department of Education (Carson City) Boardroom
700 E. Fifth Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Nevada Department of Education (Las Vegas) Boardroom
2080 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
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Family Engagement Tools and Resources
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Ready4K Webinar
Ready4K is excited to invite you to Evidence-Based Family Engagement, the first event in their webinar series, "Powering Family Engagement". This professional development style webinar will be led by Dr. Ben York, Ready4K founder and CEO, and former executive director of CEPA Labs at Stanford University.
Register Today!
This webinar you'll explore:
- How to evaluate your family engagement options to confirm they meet ESSA, Head Start, and other federal requirements
- How research on text message-based interventions was used to build an evidence-based family engagement program
- The role of ongoing field research results in ensuring family engagement programs continue to meet Head Start and ESSA Tier 1 standards
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A Podcast for Parents, by Parents
Who answers your questions about homework, bullying, school discipline, the transition to middle school? Listen to Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast and get the answers to the burning questions you have about how to best support your child's education and development. We know you have a lot to keep up with at home and throughout the school year and these episodes will support you every step of the way!
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Family Engagement Articles and Events
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Rise Up for Equity: A National Summit on Community Schools and Family Engagement (May 27-29, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA)
The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) will unite two of its flagship events, the Community Schools National Forum and the National Family and Community Engagement Conference, to bring you Rise Up for Equity: A National Summit on Community Schools & Family Engagement. Click here to learn more and register.
Reducing Student Absences at Scale by Targeting Parents' MIsbeliefs
A 2018 Harvard study found that parents often underestimate how often their children miss school. "Educational interventions that inform and empower parents...can complement more intensive student-focused absenteeism." If students are...read more.
These Schools are Educating Parents, as Well as Students
Oakland Unified School District is one of more than 100 school districts nationwide working on family literacy, teaching parents English and helping them engage in their students' education, which in turn helps the children do better in school. Parents get more involved in their children's classrooms and are able to...read more.
Brownsville Parents Turn Local Supermarkets into 'Learning Landscapes' for Kids
A group of Brownsville parents was frustrated by a lack of local places to take young children. Where, outside of school or daycare, they asked, could their kids get some brain development stimulation, boost communication skills and have some fun? With no obvious options, the parents created a program of their own. Now “Learning Landscapes” is transforming two neighborhood supermarkets into...read more.
California Parents Sharpen their Computer Science Skills Alongside Students
A 2015 Gallup study found that 91 percent of parents want their child to learn computer science. But parents without coding experience may still feel jittery about the subject. At schools around the state, parents are learning how to code alongside their young children as a way to increase interest in computer science as a potential career path. Called Family Code Night, these events are...read more.
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National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $5,700,000 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement (NC PFCE). The NC PFCE will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-informed and promotes best practices.
STEM + Families Science Festival Grant, Sponsored by Bayer
October 15, 2019 - March 31, 2020
The National PTA STEM + Families Science Festival Grant, sponsored by Bayer, has awarded 30 local PTAs $1,000 plus $250 for supplies to host a STEM + Families Science Festival, 5 State/District/Council/Region PTAs $3,000 plus $500 for supplies to host two STEM + Families Science Festivals, and two Renewal PTAs to receive $500 to host a STEM + Families Science Festival.
STEM + Families Math Night Grant, Sponsored by Mathnasium
October 15, 2019 - March 31, 2020
The National PTA STEM + Families Math Night grant, sponsored by Mathnasium, has awarded 35 local PTAs with $1,000 to host a STEM + Families Math Night alongside their local Mathnasium franchises.
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Alberto Quintero
Education Programs Professional
Parental Involvement and Family Engagement
Nevada Department of Education
Phone: 702-668-4334
Email (preferred): albertoquintero@doe.nv.gov
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