Georgia Department of Education Family-School Partnership Program

Let’s help kids eat, learn, and stay safe this summer. Please send parents and caregivers in your community to https://buff.ly/3q1GlFx, where they can access a variety of helpful resources—all in one place. https://buff.ly/3BVeObN

Summer Resources for Parents - Get Georgia Reading Because kids still need to eat, learn, and stay safe when school’s out During the summer months away from school, it’s crucial that children have access to healthy meals, safe environments, and books and educational opportunities so they can keep learning. Public and private partners across Geor...

Congratulations to these students being recognized as 2023 Exemplary English Learners! Students represent 48 school systems or charter schools, 18 countries, 13 languages other than English, leadership roles in their schools and communities, and outstanding academic achievement. Great job!

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Summer Resources for Parents Because kids still need to eat, learn, and stay safe when school’s out During the summer months away from school, it’s crucial that children have access to healthy meals, safe environments, and books and educational opportunities so they can keep learning. Public and private partners across Geor...

Gov. Kemp, Supt. Woods Name Winners of Georgia RISE Award Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award, which honors those who provide exemplary service in public education. Mrs. Marissa Ramos-Santana, a Bili...

4 Ideas to Encourage Family Reading Time

4 Ideas to Encourage Family Reading Time | Parenting Tips & Advice Our days can get so busy. But one great strategy for finding time to spend together as a family? Reading! Here are four ideas to inspire your family to spend more time together through the act of reading and reading aloud.

Comer Elementary in Madison County and Model Elementary in Floyd County have been named Georgia’s 2022 National Distinguished Schools. These two schools will be recognized at the National ESEA Conference in Indianapolis in February, which is sponsored by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA). A total of 69 Title I Distinguished Georgia schools from 35 LEAs were eligible to apply for this recognition. These honorees were selected from the top 5% of the Title I schools based on a combined ELA and Math Achievement Rate score from FY2021 CCRPI Content Mastery Data, and written responses to initiatives implemented that resulted in outstanding academic achievement among traditionally underserved subgroups of students. Congratulations Comer and Model Elementary Schools!

Check out the great things going on at Georgia School for the Deaf!

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Family Math Games to do at home

11 Fun Math Games from PBS KIDS | Parenting Tips & Advice Math shapes the world around us in fascinating ways. To extend your child’s math skills, here is a list of our favorite PBS KIDS games that all about counting, shapes, measurement, and more.

PBS December Calendar of Activities

Teach Your Way: December | PBS KIDS | PBS LearningMedia Stay organized this school year using this editable teacher planner from PBS KIDS including: A monthly calendar with timely resources aligned to early learning themes and skills for PreK-2 students. A weekly planning page to schedule tasks and organize day-to-day activities for each of your blocks a...

Check out the PBS KIDS Family Night!

PBS KIDS Family Night Gather the gang for Family Night, weekly family viewing events featuring movie specials or themed programming. Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters every Friday from 7 to 9 pm and repeating on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Polk County Schools Parent Engagement Month

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McDuffie County
Thomson Elementary School

In homes, at schools, and across communities, families are learning together by talking, playing, and engaging with one another during National Family Literacy Month. Take time to celebrate and share how your community is supporting family literacy by using the hashtag —and join the celebration by planning activities and events.

NCFL | Blog - Celebrate National Family Literacy Day – All month long A father talks to his teen about healthy food choices at the grocery store. A grandmother reads with her grandchild while they wait for an appointment. An older child teaches their younger sibling to play a board game. A mother participates in Parent And Child Together (PACT) Time® in her child’s...

DECAL's Family Engagement Webinar Series

The Muscogee County School District’s CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Program is excited to announce the Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program at Jordan Vocational High School.Jordan is one of six schools across the state of Georgia to offer this program. The program is designed by a partnership between CAT Simulators and C.W. Matthews Contracting, Inc. to meet the rising workforce needs.
This program will give students four industry certifications upon completion.

Check out what is going on at our State Schools!

Check out this video tour of The Wraparound CARE Center at Manchester High School in Meriwether County!

The Wraparound CARE Center Manchester High School The Wraparound CARE Center at Manchester High School

Dade County Elementary School 4th grade students recently participated in a grammar boot camp lesson and were very excited to show off their moves

Evans County School District
Claxton Middle School
Students in Mrs. Liberatore’s class found out what happens when you mix solids (pop rocks) with liquids (coke). They discovered that gas (carbon dioxide) is produced and released into the balloon. This project based learning activity was made possible by the 4Cs: Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Collaboration.

Here are pictures from our K-2 APTT night at Chestatee ES in Forsyth County Schools. The attendance was amazing!
“81 kids in the gym with our local Dojo, 200 kids in the cafeteria and 52- 3-5 year olds and 8 babies! Our staff held, strolled, played, kept safe, presented!”
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Why a Positive Call Home is Worth the Effort

Why a Positive Call Home is Worth the Effort Best practices for making positive phone calls home a manageable, sustainable routine.

The new Georgia Aquarium mobile lab made its very first stop in Georgia to visit students in the Marietta City School District.

Ford Elementary School in Cobb County says, "WELCOME BACK!"

22-23 Ford Elementary Getting It Started Back to School video

Let Families Teach You About New Students

Let Families Teach You About New Students Getting to know your elementary students right from the start begins with asking parents and caregivers these five thoughtful questions.

Let's Learn GA!- Getting Ready

Let's Learn GA! - Getting Ready These skills will help families understand what children have already learned and can expect to learn as they enter a new grade level. These are meant to be guides since every student learns at his or her own pace.

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Family Read Aloud: Hey, That’s My Monster

Hey, That's My Monster read by Lily Tomlin When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe” How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster’s familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does? Gabe must have gone...

Parents Ultimate Guide to YouTube

Parents' Ultimate Guide to YouTube How to enjoy YouTube with your kids without feeling overwhelmed and confused. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.