Grades 10-11 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

During the tenth and eleventh grades, students broaden their course of study in high school and deepen their understanding of core content such as mathematics and literature. Personal motivation and perseverance are often challenged by difficult coursework and ever-changing peer relationships. Students will participate in state CAASPP testing in 11th grade. They should also have positive self-esteem and the motivation to succeed in various areas of their lives.

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National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

This website provides resources and information to support strong fathers and families.

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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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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

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 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

This article explains the changes in federal nutrition standards for school lunches.

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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

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

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10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School

KidsHealth shares 10 ways parents can help their teen stay on track for academic success in high school.

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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

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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Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School

This study found that highly engaging teachers can decrease absences by 49 percent, making it clear that a teacher’s impact extends well beyond test scores and grades.

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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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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

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

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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.

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Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.

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American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.

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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.

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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning

This is the California Department of Education's official site for Social-Emotional Learning. It links to various resources schools and districts can access.

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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles

This is a grounding document for the California Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning guiding principles.

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The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States. A quick overview of the role of the Federal government in education.

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Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs

This digital presentation includes four modules that describe considerations that need to be taken when implementing a comprehensive school mental health program. Topics include best practices in comprehensive school mental health, policies and procedures, and funding as well as many more.

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National Center for Healthy Safe Children

The National Center for Healthy Safe Children offers resources and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, and local communities to come together to promote well-being.