In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is providing family engagement resources for families, programs, and schools.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in reducing the coronavirus risk to Michigan residents. For more information on statewide efforts, please visit the coordinated Michigan Coronavirus website.
Additional Education Information and Resources can be found on the MDE website at the COVID-19 Education Information and Resources page.
Fulfilling Title I Family Engagement Legislative Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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New York University Steinhardt Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools |
Tools for Educators to Listen to and Learn from Families During the COVID-19 School Closures |
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Wellness Check-in Guidance from the Flamboyan Foundation |
This guidance provides school staff with a framework to connect with families during this difficult time and to let families know that you are thinking of them, concerned about them, and are available as a resource. |
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Flamboyan Education |
Resource for calling families. Includes a check for family wellness. |
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Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) Hub |
Not sure how to initiate a conversation with families? This resource includes an open-ended script for calling families and conducting listening sessions. |
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Family Engagement on Demand by Successful Innovations, Inc. |
Tips for families to support their children through the Coronavirus Pandemic video (6:00 minutes) |
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Michigan Alliance for Families |
COVID-19 resources to support students, families, and schools |
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University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute |
Includes seven support strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this period of uncertainty. |
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National College Attainment Network |
Immediate next steps for helping high school seniors transition to college. |
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Michigan Department of Education |
Includes resources to assist with supplemental online distance and virtual learning opportunities for all students. |
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Online sessions demonstrate to students and families how to understand learning concepts using Facebook Live, YouTube, Zoom, and other platforms |
Provides access to tutorials for parents to help their child learn at home. |
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School-based supports and student check-in resource |
No internet access? Call families to ask what they need help with or offer “office hours” for families to call and ask for help. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: The CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease. |
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Provide multiple learning options to families based on need, not just one mode for all. |
Survey families both online and by phone to identify and overcome potential barriers to learning. |
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Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services |
Educator’s Guide to Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of Students |
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Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Collaborate with Family Resource Centers to support families. Family Resource Centers, support the needs of the community in a one-stop location. |
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Activities:
Connect with community resource providers
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American Academy of Pediatrics Talking About COVID-19 |
Talking to Children about Tragedies & Other News Events |
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Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) |
CASEL CARES: Social Emotional Resources During COVID-19- Support for children, families, and educators |
