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Parents' Ultimate Guide to AI Companions and Relationships

This guide from Common Sense Media discusses define AI companions, why children might use them, key concerns, and safety tips. 

IEP Tip Sheet for Parents: The IEP Team

This tip sheet reviews the members of the IEP team and their roles. It highlights required members and additional members who may be beneficial in...

Four Back-to-School Tips for Parents

As summer ends and children return to school, these tips will help children make a good first impression and build strong relationships at school.

Essential Standards for Parents

How can you help your child keep learning over the summer in the areas where they need the most support? Join this session to find out what Standards...

Road to Lifelong Literacy: Read Alouds for Parents and Caregivers

Lay the foundation for life-long readers and learn how important reading aloud is for literacy development. This session will discuss the brain...

Tips for Parents of Toddlers

Being a toddler is all about ACTION. Encourage continued language development and interest in books and reading by keeping things lively and engaging.

Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It’s never too early to begin reading to your child!

Tips for Parents of Babies

As soon as your baby is born, he starts learning. Here are some tips to help your child become a confident reader.

PBS Kids: Literacy for Parents

PBS Kids' parent literacy page provides aged-based recommendations and ideas for children ages 2-8.

Parents' Guide to Structured Vs. Unstructured Play

Through play, children can develop important life skills that help prepare them for experiences later in life. There are two types of play:...

Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners

Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading.

Partnering with Parents

Catherine Whitcher leads this workshop, from the Get Your Teach On: Special Education Educators series, will cover three strategies you can implement...

Remind: Getting Started for Parents

Does your learner's teacher use Remind to communicate with you? Perhaps you're part of your Parent/Teacher Organization and are looking to...

Inviting Parents in Virtually When it's More Difficult to Engage in Person

We've learned many things through educating during a pandemic, but chiefly among them is the importance of communication. When other adults can't be...

Cybersafe: Staying Safe in an Online World World

The Cybersafe program is designed to spur conversations between children and parents about staying safe in an increasingly online world. Through...

Good Cause Exemptions: A Parent's Role in the Case Conference Committee

This session is intended for parents. The session will provide a description of the IREAD-3 assessment, how a student qualifies for a Good Cause...

The Science of Reading and The Developing Brain : Birth to Age 5 What We Know and What We Do

From birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more than at any other time in life. Early brain development has a lasting impact on a child’s...

Getting Started with the Indiana Learning Lab Parent and Family Support Hub

This video tutorial provides an introduction for parents and families looking to use the Indiana Learning Lab to support their students. Educators...

A Love for STEM Starts at Home: On-Demand Workshop

STEM education can seem overwhelming to teachers, students, and parents. Excelling in science, technology, engineering, and technology (STEM) helps...

Class Dojo Student-Led Portfolios

Class Dojo has launched some great new features that allow parents and students to share the classroom experience. With portfolios, students can take...