Resources for Educators
Family Engagement
Student’s families, teachers, school administration, other staff
CDC Resources Include:
Family and Community Engagement -The CDC wrote this guide on the importance of community involvement within schools and how schools can establish more of this.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/physicalactivity/family-community.htm
Parent Engagement -This link was made directly for parents describing how they can become involved within their schools, increasing student success and decreasing harmful behaviors.
Parent Engagement Overview Brochure -This infographic for parents gives an overview of easy ways to become involved in school and how to better the school environment for students.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/pdf/parentengagement_overview.pdf
Parent Engagement for School Districts and School Administrators -This infographic was made for administrators and other school staff to promote parent involvement within their school.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/pdf/parentengagement_administrators.pdf
Parent Engagement for Teachers and Other School Staff -Another infographic with information about school administrators connecting with parents and other family. It describes the importance of parent involvement and direct actions that can be taken to increase it.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/pdf/parentengagement_teachers.pdf
Parents for Healthy Schools -To increase parent engagement the CDC developed a Parents for Healthy Schools Framework focusing on three principles: connecting with parents, engaging parents in school health activities, and sustaining parent engagement in school health.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/parentengagement/parentsforhealthyschools.htm
OTHER RESOURCES:
Mesothelioma Hope: Main page – A trusted resource that provides accurate information about mesothelioma symptoms, treatment options, and free support resources. We aim to ensure patients and their families have the information, guidance, and assistance they need to find hope and healing.
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/
National Parent Teacher Association: PTA -The Parent-Teacher Association is a parent-led school involvement group with membership at most schools or school districts.
U.S. Department of Education: ParentCamp -This model is designed to increase parent involvement within schools by increasing collaboration and involvement.