Family Resource Corner
Being involved in your child’s educational journey is just as important as finding the right school. Check out the resources below or connect with a School Quality Navigator for help!
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.
View GuideDiversity, Race, And Discrimination
PBS has great resources for talking to your child about diversity, race, and discrimination so they feel safe and learn to treat others with compassion and respect.
Learn MoreResolving 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 GuideRecognize And Prevent Bullying
Bullying is an issue throughout the country, and it can be virtual, physical, verbal or social. See Mental Health America for tips to help parents spot the signs of bullying and protect their children!
View Guide Learn MoreLearning 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!
Learn MoreLaunch Your Middle Schooler to Success
The Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University provides 7 research-based tips for supporting your middle school child. The document is available to download in English Chinese, Somali, Nepali, Spanish, and Arabic.
Learn MoreSleep 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.
Learn MoreOhio Youth Resilience Collab
The Ohio State University initiative to combat the opioid and substance misuse epidemic in youth.
View Guide Learn MoreResource Family Rights
The resource family bill of rights should be available to all resource families (foster and kinship).
View Guide Learn MoreChild Care & Developmental Disabilities Elevating the Voices of Ohio Families
How does disability influence child care arrangements for young children? Public survey and study done by Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO).
View Guide Learn MoreIs Your Student Gifted?
Ohio defines a student who is gifted as one who “performs or shows potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment” (Ohio Revised Code 3324.01).
Public school districts (city, local, and exempted village) are required to identify students in grades K-12 for gifted identification.
View Guide Learn MoreCollege 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.
View GuideChoosing A School
myCLEschool.org has an interactive school finder tool that helps you find a school the best fits your child’s needs.
Learn moreSay 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.
View Guide Learn MoreChanging Schools
Learn more about when and how, and if you should consider changing schools, and get resources to help you!
View GuideThe Montessori Model
Learn more about the Montessori model and if it is the right education model for your student.
View GuideRemote Learning Information for Families
PBIS: Information and tips for families regarding accessibility during remote learning.
View GuideSchool Choosing Guide
A Choosing-a-School tool developed by the Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University.
Learn MorePreparing for Kindergarten Success: A Guide for Families
Strategies and tips to help families support their student’s development to ensure a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten.
View Guide Learn MoreKindergarten Early Entry Guide-OHIO
Information on assessing and facilitating student’s readiness for entering kindergarten earlier than the typical age requirement.
View Guide Learn MoreBack to School Information
Details and resources for families to ensure a smooth transition and successful start to the new academic year.
Learn MoreStandards Guide for Families: Kindergarten
Educational benchmarks and learning objectives their child will be expected to meet in kindergarten, equipping them with the knowledge to support their child’s academic progress.
View Guide Learn MoreKindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten readiness is the stage at which a child possesses the foundational academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to thrive in a kindergarten classroom environment.
View Guide Learn MoreKindergarten Readiness Assessment: OHIO
Evaluates a student’s skills and development across several domains—such as language, math, social-emotional, and physical skills—to determine their preparedness for the academic and social demands of kindergarten.
View Guide Learn MoreThe Young Gifted Child: Information for Families
Guidance on recognizing and nurturing the unique talents and needs of gifted young children, offering strategies to support their development both at home and in educational settings.
View GuideQuick Start Guide on Gifted and Talented
Overview of identifying, supporting, and navigating the gifted and talented process in Ohio.
View Guide Learn MorePreschool Special Education FAQ For Families from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Frequently Asked Questions for Families of Preschool Students.
ViewPreschool Special Education FAQ For Families from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) provides a comprehensive guide to understanding school readiness, emphasizing that readiness involves more than just academic skills.
Read MoreUnderstanding School Quality Data
Understand what all the data points, indicators and measures used by the Ohio Department of Education and others mean!
View GuideOhio School Report Cards
The Ohio Department of Education has a downloadable guide for parents about school ratings and report cards.
View Guide Learn MoreConnecting With Teachers
The Pediatric Heart Network has a great resource for parents to communicate well with their teachers!
Communicating with Schools and TeachersHomelessness 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.
View GuideResolving 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 GuideSpecial 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.
View GuideTransportation
Get resources to help navigate school transportation to/from your child’s Cleveland public school.
View GuideOpen Support Groups
Supplied by Charlie Health, a CTA Ambassador Organization: FREE support groups navigating and supporting parents and caregivers, student-athletes, and school therapists.
View GuideStress-Soothing Strategies
Supplied by Charlie Health, a CTA Ambassador Organization: Ways to soothe and navigate stress at home or school.
View GuideConcerned about Student’s Behavior?
PBIS: This document is intended to assist families of children with disabilities who already have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in asking questions to learn more about their child’s behavior in school.
View GuideHow to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
PBIS: This tip sheet shares some ideas on how families can prepare for the IEP meeting to promote full participation in their child’s education program.
View GuideParent Rights Regarding Special Education
Ohio Department of Education’s A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education: Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice
View GuideCyberbullying Guide
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming…
View GuideBack to School Planning Tool
When school starts there can be lots of changes for your family. The Ohio State University’s Back to School Planning Tool is a place to plan for the changes so the start of the school year will be a smooth one.
Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook
Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook contains best practices and methods for universal screening, intervention, and remediation for children with dyslexia or children displaying dyslexic characteristics and tendencies.
View Guide Learn MoreOffice of School Sponsorship
Ohio’s system of community schools, aka charter schools. Understanding the organizational structure of traditional public schools: roles and responsibilities.
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