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Kansas State Department of Education, 2015
Engaging families in their children's growth and learning can support the healthy social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of young children. These affirmative relationships also support positive life long outcomes for children. The Kansas Family Engagement and Partnership Standards for Early Childhood provide guidance for families,…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Child Development, School Readiness, Partnerships in Education
Alberta Education, 2009
This strategy guide is for mentors, support workers and coaches who are working with school-aged children and youth who are affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In addition to supporting these children and youth at home and in the community, mentors may be involved in advocating for and supporting them at school. This guide…
Descriptors: Mentors, Educational Environment, Community Support, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Dietel, Ron – Center for Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning (CAESL) at WestEd, 2004
The goal of "closing the achievement gap" in education is often proclaimed and is emphasized in the "No Child Left Behind Act." What is meant by the achievement gap and how much progress has been made? A large body of literature examines the causes, conditions, and explanations for the achievement gap. Many educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Parent Participation
Illinois State Dept. of Public Health, Springfield. – 1998
In an effort to highlight the importance of identifying children who have been lead poisoned, the Illinois Department of Public Health produces its surveillance report to alert the community to the geographical risk of lead poisoning and to report on screening results. The hope is that increased public awareness will result in less harm to…
Descriptors: Child Health, Children, Community Characteristics, Counties
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, Providence. – 2001
These four Census Briefs highlight the information from the 2000 U.S. Census most relevant for community leaders, policy makers, advocates, and others concerned with the status of children and families in Rhode Island. The first brief graphs the large increase in the number of Rhode Island children. Two tables show child population in core cities…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Demography, Family Environment
Asayesh, Gelareh; And Others – 1992
Prepared by the national professional association of education reporters, this publication contains five articles that emphasize stories about mothers' crucial roles in their children's literacy. Reporters in five different parts of the United States sought out and interviewed young mothers with school-age children. "An Overview: Mothers'…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Blacks, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education