NCFL Nebraska

We are seeking a new Nebraska Director to lead the place-based ex*****on of NCFL's Family Learning System model across the state. Think you might be a good fit? Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/GzFr50QsF0A

Please note: The successful candidate for this role needs to reside in Nebraska.

oin NCFL, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Equity Research Action Coalition on Thursday, January 25 at 3 PM EST for a presentation on culturally sustaining family partnership.

Black, Indigenous, and other families of color continue to thrive despite navigating systems and environments that place them at social, economic, and psychological risk. This presentation will uncover the importance of centering the multiple intelligences, expertise, and lived experiences of minoritized families with young children. Leveraging findings about minoritized families’ experiences with racism and discrimination, their financial security/material hardship, mental health and wellbeing, and early care and education options, this session will uncover how early care and education systems and those who work alongside families can create systems of opportunities and ensure they thrive.

Participants will examine how they can activate the 4Es of Exploration, Expectation, Education, and Empowerment as they transform the early care and education system to ensure justice for families and communities who have been historically marginalized, sidelined, and silenced.

Register here: https://ncfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEIUSLmxQwyzB9AutZfwkg

Thanks, Kayla, for your hard work!

"It's really important to meet families where they are and work with what they give you. We often send home books and other activities with our parents, asking them to enjoy those things with their children. One parent has struggled to complete those activities. Our small step was for them to set the book on the table where the child could see it and pay attention to if the child picked it up. These small steps have paid off.

The parent has started to not just set the book out but talk with their child about the pictures in the book. The last time I visited their home, a school project created by their son was hanging on the wall. In the years I've worked with this family, that is a first. I've never seen anything from a child hanging up on the wall. This parent is slowly realizing the impact they have on the child. By engaging parents where they are and using very small steps, we are creating within them the confidence they need to take bigger steps and try more things like visiting the classroom or reading the book with the child." ❤️

Kayla Spence
Family Literacy Coordinator
Crete Public Schools

Let’s learn how to keep our kids safe!

We wanted to wrap up the week by saying thanks to our amazing partners, schools, and families who made these last five years of Family Literacy in Nebraska possible!

The Impact of the Nebraska Statewide Family Engagement Centers Stakeholders across Nebraska look back on what they’ve achieved together with NCFL as part of the Nebraska SFEC program.

We are so excited to have Dr. Walter Gilliam with us!

This year’s Families Learning Conference is coming to Omaha! Join other Nebraska parents and caregivers at the 2023 Families Learning Pre-Conference, happening on Sunday, October 22nd. This half-day event will feature speakers and sessions designed specifically for parenting adults. Learn more and register at ncflconference.org.

National Center for Families Learning

We can't wait to see you! Only one week left until our next .

Registration is still open at https://www.education.ne.gov/family/nebraska-cafe/

97% of last year’s National Center for Families Learning Conference surveyed attendees said they would consider attending again. A big part of the draw are the relevant and thoughtfully curated sessions, including several this year from the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation on the untapped resource of afterschool staff and engaging families to promote early childhood mental health. Check out the full session list and sign up today at ncflconference.org to secure your spot in Omaha. Don’t forget to use code NEBRASKAFRIENDS for an exclusive discount.

Hosting the 2023 Families Learning Conference in Omaha gives us a chance to highlight the incredible organizations doing important work across the state of Nebraska. The Nebraska Children and Families Foundation creates positive change for Nebraska’s children through community engagement and will be presenting pre-conference workshops at !

Will we see you in Omaha? There's still time to register: https://conference.familieslearning.org/register/

Registration for the September is now open.
https://www.education.ne.gov/family/nebraska-cafe/

We are excited to be part of this work!

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING Welcome to the Nebraska Statewide Family Engagement Center (SFEC) website. Here you will find resources on family engagement and family literacy for Nebraska educators, families, administrators, and...

Linked2Literacy is giving out books to families! Check out the Wordstock event happening on August 26!

Join us and others from around the country at the 2023 Families Learning Conference to be held October 23-25 in Omaha, Nebraska! The National Center for Families Learning FamiliesLearning’s annual event brings together a national network to explore strategies and resources in family literacy, family engagement, and family leadership. Visit http://ncflconference.org to secure your spot at !

Join us tomorrow, April 13, at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion on best practices in adult education.

Monica Asher and Amanda Anderson from Lincoln Public Schools will share their experiences piloting the Adult Educator Self-Reflection Tool.

Register: http://ow.ly/B08J50NHaHT

The Call for Proposals for is now open! Are you interested in presenting a best practice, strategy, or resource in the field of family learning? Submit a proposal here: https://conference.familieslearning.org/call-for-proposals/

This Call for Proposals will close on March 28. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Families Learning Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, October 23-25!

We hope to see you at tomorrow’s webinar, you can still register using the link below!

It’s not too late to sign up for our upcoming webinar, “Building a Parent Nation,” taking place this Thursday, February 16, at 3pm ET! We’ll be joined by Dana Suskind, M.D. and Yolie Flores to discuss our work with Parent Nation.

You don’t want to miss it—register now: https://ncfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J9Q0gfG2Tgimqaj9NomxSw

Reading the Wonders of the Day is a great way to share and learn about Black History with your kids or students!

If you’re looking to learn about Black leaders, creators, and icons, you’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find Wonders of the Day about Black history and culture. We’ve organized them to make this page easier to navigate. Have fun exploring and learning with these Wonders and the included activities.

https://www.wonderopolis.org/pages/Wonders%20of%20the%20Day%20Celebrating%20Black%20History%20Month

Family Literacy sees early success at LHS A new Family Literacy class housed in the Lincoln High after-school Community Learning Center is giving English-language learners a way to learn while bonding with their families.

Congrats Mr. Jim York and O'Neill Elementary School!

Woo hoo!! Our very own Mr. Jim York just received the National Distinguished Nebraska Principal of the Year!! We are so fortunate to have Mr. York as our leader and friend as he does so much for our students, staff, and community. Congratulations Jim!!

We can't wait to see you all on Tuesday, November 1st!

We will talk about School Neighborhood Advisory Committees (SNAC) and how you can get involved.

All families are invited!

School Neighborhood Advisory Committees (SNAC) | Lincoln Community Learning Centers Program Planning & Budget Development SNACs which involve parents, neighborhoods and community in program development, planning and decision making will be essential for subsequent 21st Century funding. Community participation will be required as a condition of receiving CLC funds.

Today, at the Families Learning Conference, we learned about some exciting family math and preschool math resources. Follow these resource links to learn more!
https://familymath.stanford.edu/all-about-family-math/
https://preschoolmath.stanford.edu/

All About Family Math ⋆ DREME Family Math Family math is parents, caregivers, and young children engaging each other in fun early math learning at home and on-the-go through the support of professionals serving families.

We are excited to be part of the Family Engagement Conference this Saturday!

This conference will be for families led by families. Families across the state are encouraged to register and each participant will be receiving a $30 gift card.

We can't wait to see you there!

Family Engagement Conference : Family Engagement : How to Get Involved : Nebraska Preschool Development Grant Presented by a group of Nebraska early childhood partners and funded in part by the Preschool Development Grant, the first annual Conference for the Families and Parents of Young Children brings early childhood organizations, providers, and parent leaders together to provide families with important....

Sign up for our free webinar (10/20) to learn how NCFL’s Family Leadership program develops inclusive and equitable early childhood programs that address racial equity issues in communities across the country: http://ow.ly/OAYm50LbhxW