Announcement for the 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference starting today, focusing on centering children and families in care systems.

The 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference begins today! Not registered yet? You can still register and attend virtually at familyvoices.org/FVLC2026. #FVLC2026 #FamilyEngagement #Pediatrics

Join us for Celebrating Earth Day on Tuesday, April 21 at Family Night! 🌟

Enjoy guided play, a free meal, and quality time with your little one. No registration needed!

Let’s make the most of those Everyday Moments together! 💛

#EverydayMoments #FamilyNight #FamilyEngagement

Hi everyone 👋🏾 I’m Juanita, Founder of Family Connect Solutions LLC.

I support families and educators with practical tools for stronger relationships, emotional wellness, and everyday family life.

Glad to be here—looking forward to connecting!
#FamilyEngagement #ParentSupport

District outlines Title I and federal-program supports, family resource center and stakeholder input deadline District federal-programs leaders described Title I–V funding streams, tutoring and homeless-education supports, and a new Family Resource Center at Cielo District Center; families were urged to complete the annual Title I parent survey by Friday, April 3.

Putnam County is unlocking vital federal funds to enhance student support and resources—find out how you can get involved and make a difference!

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#FL #CitizenPortal #FederalFunding #StudentSupport #FamilyEngagement

FIS’s Training & Capacity Building team is helping educators turn #FamilyEngagement into action.

In partnership with CETF, we visited Thomas A. Edison Middle School, assessing needs & guiding staff to create a more welcoming, family-centered environment that supports student success.

District leaders highlight Magma Math adoption and digital outreach tools Ed‑tech provider Magma Math and school digital outreach platforms were presented as tools supporting instructional shifts; presenters and teachers described diagnostics, multilingual access, and high usage metrics reported for the district.

District leaders unveiled powerful tech tools like Magma Math, revolutionizing instruction and family engagement in Alachua schools.

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#AlachuaSchoolDistricts #FL #DataDrivenInstruction #CitizenPortal #EducationTechnology #AlachuaSchoolDistricts #FamilyEngagement

Rethinking Continuity: How Looping Can Transform Classrooms Students perform better when they experience a stable environment with consistent relationships.

What exactly is “looping”? How does it benefit students, teaches, and families?

#EduSky #K12 #ClassroomManagement #TeachingStyle #FamilyEngagement #TEACHMag #Looping

The table doesn’t have to be perfect to be worth gathering around. It just has to be honest, looked after, and maintained.

I’ve been writing something for the FER Training Program (ferprogram.ca) for everyone who knows that feeling shared below and keeps showing up anyway. Stay tuned. 🌈
I’ve been thinking a lot about #patientengagement and #familyengagement and where a desire for perfection can seep in.
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Everett to adopt stateSchool Links for High School & Beyond Plan; district will include sixth grade The board heard a district plan to transition from Naviance to the state's School Links platform starting fall 2026, with local configuration, FAFSA and NSC data uploads, and district-specific lessons; Everett plans to include sixth grade even though the state rollout does not require it.

Everett is set to transition to the state's innovative School Links platform for its High School & Beyond Plan, ensuring a unique experience tailored specifically for local students, even including sixth graders!

Learn more here

#WA #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #FamilyEngagement

2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference invites discussion on improving access to durable medical equipment statewide.

For people who use durable medical equipment, the system can be full of red tape. Learn how one state formed a coalition to overcome the systemic challenges at the 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference. Register today at familyvoices.org/FVLC2026. #FVLC2026 #FamilyEngagement

Thank you to our families for joining us for Big Cook Little Cook! The children developed their fine motor, listening and social skills as they participated. Lots of lovely interactions. #peep #familyengagement

The #NWPBIS2026 Annual Conference features a rich, multi-day agenda designed to support learning, collaboration, & practical skill-building. Pre-conference workshops offer deep dives into foundational topics such as #FamilyEngagement, #PBIS tiered systems, & #Classroom. pbisnetwork.org/conference-2/

Trending 🇵🇹 Children Voting: Inspiring Young Voices As Portugal votes for its next president, a polling station allows children to vote for their favorite cartoon characters. This initiative highlights opportunities in civic tech and family entertainment, including "Election Kits" for education, kid-friendly polling zones, gamified community decision-making platforms, and character-based marketing partnerships to engage young families.

Children Voting: Inspiring Young Voices

#CivicEducation #Community #Education #entertainment #FamilyEngagement

HARC wants you - Yes YOU - to present at a HARC webinar! HARC is seeking home visiting researchers / evaluators to present their research on ongoing and emerging issues. Interest form here: bit.ly/40ZkKNe
#HomeVisitingResearch #EarlyChildhood #CommunitySupports #FamilyEngagement #ProgramEvaluation

Join us Tuesday, March 17 for Family Night! 🎉

A free evening of fun, learning, and connection for parents, caregivers, and kids.

🍽 Dinner included | 📝 No registration needed

Let’s celebrate #EverydayMoments together! 💛

#FamilyNight #FamilyEngagement #ParentingSupport

State 'Reimagine' accountability: Rome schools see mixed progress, district given a fresh 'year 1' slate District officials reported mixed ESSA accountability results: Bellamy showed large growth and shed some identifications while Denty became a CSI school; district will prepare new improvement plans with state and send letters to families.

Rome schools are hitting the reset button on accountability, showing mixed results and a push for new improvement plans by 2026.

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#NY #AccountabilityReform #CitizenPortal #StudentGrowth #NewYorkEducation #FamilyEngagement

Meet Region 9 School Counselor ~ Cindi Rhoades

#NYSSCA #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselors #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement #CommunitySchools #Region9 #SchoolCounselorSpotlight #AdvocacyInAction

Just moved my writing from LinkedIn to Substack!
Why giving engagement feedback takes practice and share concrete tips for making feedback more meaningful and actionable from a lived experience perspective. patientpartnerresources.substack.com/p/giving-eng...
#patientengagement #familyengagement

SchoolStatus Introduces Innovative Literacy Solution to Integrate Family Engagement in Reading Improvement SchoolStatus has unveiled a new literacy solution aimed at enhancing family engagement in literacy while addressing student achievement gaps. This initiative seeks to bridge communication between schools and families during critical reading evaluations.

SchoolStatus Introduces Innovative Literacy Solution to Integrate Family Engagement in Reading Improvement #USA #Sacramento #literacy #SchoolStatus #FamilyEngagement

MMSD updates special education plan as schools report gains and warn of persistent disproportionality District officials told the Board of Education that while some schools showed measurable reading and math gains for students with IEPs, significant disproportionality remains in several disability categories and the district will use school-level data, targeted professional learning and family engagement to narrow gaps.

Madison Metropolitan School District is tackling significant challenges in special education, but schools are already seeing impressive gains in literacy and math for students with IEPs!

Learn more here

#WI #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #InclusivePractices #FamilyEngagement

Rae Martens Rae MartensWriter, Science Communicator, Coffee Drinker

This blog offers practical suggestions for both organizations and individuals to create supportive environments that prioritize emotional well-being, provide preparation and debriefing, and acknowledge and repair harm when it occurs.
www.raemartens.ca
#patientengagement #familyengagement

The 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference is approaching quickly (April 15-16), and we still have one Gold Sponsor opportunity available! See the list of sponsor benefits here: https://familyvoices.vfairs.com/en/sponsorship-page #Sponsor #Pediatrics #Conference #FamilyEngagement #CYSHCN #FVLC2026

Grateful to join the Community Café at Rose Stein Elementary with Jeffco Public Schools ☕🤝
Creating space for appreciation, connection, and stronger school-family partnerships.
#CSPC #FamilyEngagement #community

Louisiana wins 2026 Preschool Development Grant; LDOE outlines birth‑to‑5 strategies The Louisiana Department of Education said it was one of the states awarded a 2026 Preschool Development Grant and outlined four outcome strategies—professional learning, family engagement, workforce development and early identification—plus bonus priorities such as literacy and CACFP expansion.

Louisiana just secured the 2026 Preschool Development Grant, paving the way for a groundbreaking early-childhood strategy that promises to transform education from birth to age five!

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#LA #CitizenPortal #LouisianaEducation #EarlyChildhood #FamilyEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment

WHAT IS YOUR STORY? Protecting Your Story A guide for people with lived experience sharing in research and conference spaces. Patient Partner Resources

A practical guide for people sharing lived experience stories in research or healthcare spaces, focused on setting boundaries, protecting your wellbeing, and choosing what to share with intention.
#patientengagement #familyengagement

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Bronze sponsor Children's Hospital Association thanked for supporting the 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference focused on children and family care.

Family Voices thanks Children’s Hospital Association for sponsoring the 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference. Learn more about our conference and sponsors at familyvoices.org/FVLC2026. #FamilyEngagement #Pediatrics #Sponsorship #cyshcn #YouthLeadership #FVLC2026

Bill to expand daily take‑home books for K–3 students draws support and concerns over reading standards LB 1201 would pilot daily take‑home books for kindergarten through third grade in high‑need elementary schools, with the Department of Education tracking engagement and literacy outcomes. Supporters cited program evaluations and scalability; opponents warned the bill’s language risks weakening the Reading Improvement Act’s evidence‑based material requirement.

A new bill in Nebraska aims to provide daily take-home books for K-3 students in high-need schools, sparking both excitement and concern about reading standards.

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#NE #AccessToResources #CitizenPortal #LiteracyInitiatives #FamilyEngagement

Announcement for KBHN Outstanding Awards 2025-2026. Submission deadline is February 20, 2026. Features diverse group of six smiling people."

⏰ Last Chance to Nominate for the KBHN Outstanding Awards!

The nominations for the KBHN Annual Outstanding Awards 2025–2026 close this Friday.

Don’t miss out — learn more and submit your nomination by February 20: buff.ly/4QhswHf

#KBHNAwards #Neurodisabilities #FamilyEngagement

Some #patientengagement and #familyengagement Valentines for your weekend.

Are you a community-based participatory researcher? Because you know how to make every voice count.

You must be a knowledge user, because together, we’re making a real impact.
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The 2026 Family Voices Leadership Conference is approaching quickly (April 15-16), and we still have one Gold Sponsor opportunity available! See the list of sponsor benefits here: https://familyvoices.vfairs.com/en/sponsorship-page #Sponsor #Pediatrics #Conference #FamilyEngagement #CYSHCN #FVLC2026