by cambria | Dec 20, 2021 | ELL, ELL, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in Arabic for Families, Resources in Chinese for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Haitian Creole for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Resources in Vietnamese for families
In October 2021, our parent organization, the Federation for Children with Special Needs spoke with nearly 500 parents and caregivers in 9 languages, to learn about their questions and ideas for improving awareness of career, vocational and technical education (CVTE)....
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Share With Your Families
Once you’ve decided that your child is mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a cellphone, it’s time to establish some rules. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when creating rules around cellphone usage. 1. Focus on parenting, not monitoring Remember...
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Emotional Well Being
The modern era has introduced a new milestone for middle schoolers: a young person’s first cell phone. But what age is the right age to get a cellphone? How do you know if your child is up for the responsibility? And what do you do if your child’s friends have...
by cambria | Jun 24, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly, provides tips and activities to support your children’s money skills, habits, and attitudes. Learn about money...
by cambria | May 6, 2021 | What is family engagement?, 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 dhardin | Apr 21, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Social Emotional Learning, Social Emotional Well Being
To hear Mathu read this post, click here 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...
