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5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers
5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers
5 Quick Classroom-Management Tips for Novice Teachers

Rebecca Alber share classroom management tips for newer teachers. This article is hosted on the Edutopia.org website, a source for a wide range of information and resources educators.
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The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture
The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture
The Principal's Role in Successful Schools: Creating a Positive School Culture

"Positive school culture is the heart of improvement and growth in any building", writes Shelly Habegger for Principal Magazine. This article discusses the principal's role in school success.
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Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice
Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice
Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice

This webpage details why nonverbal communication is important, as well as some methods to improve parental, child, and family nonverbal communication methods and tone of voice.
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Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice
Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice

This report summarizes restorative practice techniques and defines a step-by-step process that can be followed by the practitioner.
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FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation

FamilyEducation is a parenting website that provides resources to parents at every stage, from pregnancy to raising toddlers, and teens.
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National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

This website provides resources and information to support strong fathers and families.
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Improving Kids' Social Skills
Improving Kids' Social Skills
Improving Kids' Social Skills

This webpage details the different stages of social development, as well as best-practices for improving social development and how to reinforce specific social skills.
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Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources

Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. The Parent Toolkit also supports children's social and emotional development by providing tips to help children with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making.
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Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade

Scholastic discusses the grade-level social skills that teachers tend to look for and how to teach it. Skills range from sharing and being polite in Pre-K to accountability and perspective in Grades 4-5.
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Friends and Feelings
Friends and Feelings
Friends and Feelings

Understood.org provides a variety of information and recommendations to support children and teens in expressing their emotions and developing relationships.
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Family Communication
Family Communication
Family Communication

This webpage provides a series of links to assist parents communicating with their children. Resources detail verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as some best practices for handling conflict and anger.
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Common Sense - Resources
Common Sense - Resources
Common Sense - Resources

Common Sense supports K–12 schools with lesson plans, educational technology reviews, and everything else educators need to empower a generation of digital citizens.
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Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches

This article explains the changes in federal nutrition standards for school lunches.
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San Bernardino County - Vision2Read
San Bernardino County - Vision2Read
San Bernardino County - Vision2Read

In support of the Countywide Vision and the Regional Goal of supporting every child from cradle to career, the Vision2Read initiative is a year-long campaign designed to: focus attention on the importance of reading; highlight literacy-related programs and services throughout San Bernardino County; and connect people to available literacy resources and/or volunteer opportunities.
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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

NEA's research spotlight on community schools including descriptions and additional related links.
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Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games

Children can play games featuring characters from their favorite Nick Jr. shows, some of which engage children's math, reading and social-emotional skills.
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Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website

The Attendance Works website contains information and resources to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes.
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The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage with information for parents and families on how to be involved in the education of their children.
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PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents

This article by PBS Kids provides information to parents about their role and ways to positively interact with their children.
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know

This web page contains information for parents about what chronic absenteeism is and how it prevents students from receiving consistent instruction they need.
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Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet

Every child has the power to succeed in school and in life and every parent, family member and caregiver can help.
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Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students

This toolbox is a research-based social-emotional learning curriculum that provides resources for educators and parents. It teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.