by cambria | May 6, 2021 | News, News, Resources for Educators, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families
One of MASFEC’s initiatives is the Family Institute for Student Success (FISS), a program run by PIQE in collaboration with DESE and school districts. The program has been running in New Bedford since 2019. In that time, 168 families have graduated from FISS....
by cambria | Apr 26, 2021 | Early Childhood, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Reading Tips, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Our family literacy calendars are designed to reinforce reading fundamentals and the love of reading. Flowers, gardening… and roadway construction… are go into full bloom during the month of May! Stories and activities we feature this month highlight these...
by dhardin | Apr 22, 2021 | News, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
The Massachusetts Family Engagement State Coalition, in partnership with the Statewide Family Engagement Center (MASFEC), will be host listening sessions with various Affinity groups and our Regional Family Engagement members in the first weeks of May. These listening...
by dhardin | Apr 21, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Social Emotional Learning, Social Emotional Well Being
Between the ages of 2 and 6, we humans undergo one of the most dramatic developmental shifts of our lifetimes, transforming from infants into children. This huge change naturally leads to “big feelings,” and children of this age who experience environmental stressors...
by cambria | Apr 12, 2021 | Family Engagement Frameworks, Resources for Educators, Resources in English for Families
In June 2020, Massachusetts finalized Strengthening Partnerships: A Framework for Prenatal through Young Adulthood Family Engagement in Massachusetts. In the fall of 2020 and winter of 2021, more than 50 individuals took a deep dive into the Framework through our...
by dhardin | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Kindergarten is the first year of formal school for most children in the United States. In kindergarten, hands-on learning activities help prepare youngsters for the challenges that lie ahead. Parents can prepare themselves and their children in various ways for a...
