Talking To Children About Cancer

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:29:53 GMT

Helping children understand the concept of cancer can be difficult. With that being said, there are many ways to face the challenge of explaining to your children what cancer is.

Click here to read more about tips you can use when talking to your children about cancer.

In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:36:35 GMT

Lucy Calkins, a leading literacy expert, has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics and the science of reading. Critics may not be appeased.

Click Here to read the full article on The NY Times.

Parents of Children Web Chat

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:58:58 GMT

The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is pleased to host a parent web chat on the Marcus Alert (988) Program with our

special guest speaker, Mr. Todd Mcgehee. Thursday, June 9th 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RpStTNhiQRGlw4sa1sNbgA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

If you have any questions, then please contact

events@tidewaterasa.org or 757-461-4474.

2021 Tidewater Autism Summit

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:52:03 GMT

Join us for our 12th Annual 2021 Tidewater Autism Summit! Free admission and the best autism service providers in Virginia. Kid friendly with a de-stress area available. If your life or the life of a loved one is affected with an ASD diagnosis this is a day you will not want to miss. FREE ADMISSION & FREE TOYS FOR ALL CHILDREN!

Family Engagement in Education Month

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:46:33 GMT

The importance of parental engagement in schools is well documented. Over 30 years of research shows that one of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

Governor Ralph S. Northam, Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. James F. Lane and the Virginia Department of Education recognize

November as Family Engagement Month in the

Commonwealth of Virginia.

The importance of parental engagement in schools is well documented. Over 30 years of research shows that one of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

November is Family Engagement Month in Schools

The Virginia Department of Education is committed to improving parent and family involvement for all students including students with disabilities. We believe that family school collaboration is essential to student success.

Check out the following links for resources:

Family Engagement Resources that Can Support the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships

These standards offer a framework for how families, schools, and communities should work together to support student success.

PTA Standard 1- Welcoming All Families

PTA Standard 2- Communicating Effectively

PTA Standard 3- Supporting Student Success

PTA Standard 4- Speaking up for Every Child

PTA Standard 5- Sharing Power

Communication is Not Engagement- Advancing Equity Through Family Efficacy (VDOE EDEquityVA Webinar )

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Talking To Children About Cancer

In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat

Parents of Children Web Chat

2021 Tidewater Autism Summit

Family Engagement in Education Month

The importance of parental engagement in schools is well documented. Over 30 years of research shows that one of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

Family Engagement Resources that Can Support the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships

PTA Standard 1- Welcoming All Families

PTA Standard 2- Communicating Effectively

PTA Standard 3- Supporting Student Success

PTA Standard 4- Speaking up for Every Child

PTA Standard 5- Sharing Power

PTA Standard 6- Collaborating with Community