Family Resource Corner

Family Resource Corner

Being involved as a parent or caregiver throughout your child’s educational journey is just as important as finding the right school. We compiled the following resources so families may advocate for their children.

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Back to School
School Re-Opening Plans Please use the drop-down sections and list below to review the re-opening plans for your child’s school. Cleveland Metropolitan School District – Year-Round Schools: Year-Round schools will re-open on August 24th. School will be in a fully remote online learning environment for at least the first nine-weeks of the year. The latest […]
Bedtime and Morning Routines
Children love routine; it helps them feel safe and secure. It lets your child know what you expect and strengthens your relationship.   [pdf-embedder url=”https://mycleschool.wpstagecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bedtime-Morning-Routines.pdf”]
Changing Schools
Learn more about when and how, and if you should consider changing schools, and get resources to help you!   [pdf-embedder url=”https://mycleschool.wpstagecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/When-how-and-if-to-change-schools-1.pdf”]
Choosing a School
myCLEschool.org has an interactive school finder tool that helps you find a school the best fits your child’s needs.
College and Career Readiness
College Now has a team of advisors that meet students where they are, assess their education and career experience and goals, and match them with the opportunities best suited for them.
Connecting with Teachers
The Pediatric Heart Network has a great resource for parents to communicate well with their teachers!
Covid-19 Resources
Covid-19 Resources Cleveland Schools Updates and Learning Resources What is my school doing to address coronavirus? As of now, all K-12 schools in the state are closed. Individual districts have published information to help the families they serve. Click on your district below for more information. Cleveland Metropolitan School District Constellation Schools Breakthrough Schools The […]
Diversity, Race, and Discrimination
The National Education Association has a great guide for talking to your child about diversity, race, and discrimination so they feel safe and learn to treat others with compassion and respect.
Homelessness and Temporary Living Situations
Students in temporary living situations face significant barriers to educational success and benefit from the stability that a secure school placement can provide.   [pdf-embedder url=”https://mycleschool.wpstagecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Homelessness-and-Temporary-Living-Situations.pdf”]
Learning Resources
The UpNext Guide published by the Cleveland Public Library contains information on events, resources, and programs to help your child learn and stay engaged all year long!

Recognize and Prevent Bullying

Bullying is an issue throughout the country, and it can be virtual, physical, verbal or social. See the National Education Association’s tips to help parents spot the signs of bullying and protect their children!

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Resolving Conflicts with the School

Conflict is a normal part of life. When conflicts arise at school, there are things you can do to improve the situation and open up communication.

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Sleep Matters

The National Sleep Foundation offers advice on helping your child ease into his or her school-time sleep schedule and maintaining healthy sleep habits throughout the year.

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Learning Resources

The UpNext Guide published by the Cleveland Public Library contains information on events, resources, and programs to help your child learn and stay engaged all year long!

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Bedtime and Morning Routines

Children love routine; it helps them feel safe and secure. It lets your child know what you expect and strengthens your relationship.

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Diversity, Race, and Discrimination

The National Education Association has a great guide for talking to your child about diversity, race, and discrimination so they feel safe and learn to treat others with compassion and respect.

Learn More

Choosing a School

myCLEschool.org has an interactive school finder tool that helps you find a school the best fits your child’s needs.

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Say Yes Cleveland

Say Yes Cleveland is working to ensure that every student has the services and support they need to succeed from Pre-K through postsecondary completion.

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Changing Schools

Learn more about when and how, and if you should consider changing schools, and get resources to help you!

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College and Career Readiness

College Now has a team of advisors that meet students where they are, assess their education and career experience and goals, and match them with the opportunities best suited for them.

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Ohio School Report Cards

The Ohio Department of Education has a downloadable guide for parents about school ratings and report cards.

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Understanding School Quality Data

Understand what all the data points, indicators and measures used by the Ohio Department of Education and others mean!

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Special Education, IEPs and 504 plans

Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans can offer formal help for K-12 students who are struggling in school. They’re similar in some ways but very different in others.

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Transportation

Get resources to help navigate school transportation to/from your child’s Cleveland public school.

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Homelessness and Temporary Living Situations

Students in temporary living situations face significant barriers to educational success and benefit from the stability that a secure school placement can provide.

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Resolving Conflicts with the School

Conflict is a normal part of life. When conflicts arise at school, there are things you can do to improve the situation and open up communication.

View PDF

Connecting with Teachers

The Pediatric Heart Network has a great resource for parents to communicate well with their teachers!

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Back to School

Returning to school information for the Fall 2020 school year.

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Covid-19 Resources

Covid-19 has changed the way we live our day-to-day life. Explore resources pertaining to Cleveland Schools Updates & Learning Resources, Food & Nutrition Assistance, Health & Safety, and Economic Assistance.

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Refer a Family for Support!

Do you or someone you know need more support in school selection and/or resources? Fill out the form below to be contacted by the Cleveland Transformation Alliance.

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