Welcome to October’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This month we bring you resources and insights on early childhood education, equity in data, youth engagement, support for parents with disabilities, and much more!
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In September 2024, several Region B states and Parent Centers (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia) experienced catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene. Resources provided here include state and local organizations to which donations may be made to support recovery efforts. Check back often for updates!
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The Parent Information Center of New Hampshire (PIC) is the Parent Training and Information Center for the state. PIC provides families and youth, with a focus on children/youth with disabilities/special health care needs, and the providers who serve them, with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions that enhance each child’s development and well-being. PIC achieves positive outcomes through partnerships with families, youth, educators, organizations, and others.
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The Office of EdTech is part of a national effort for digital equity plans. Learn how parent advocates can be a part of that effort.
Webinar | Return to School after Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...
Webinar | Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process
Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process/Cómo asociarse con las familias en el proceso de aprendizaje digital: This session explores how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.
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Welcome to October’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This month we bring you resources and insights on early childhood education, equity in data, youth engagement, support for parents with disabilities, and much more!
Parent Center Data Collection | 2023-2024
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September feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? The kids are back in school and parents are back to working more “normal” hours at work. Now that the kids are back in school, though, there are some topics that may come up such as bullying and mental health.
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#MilestoneMonday… From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. Photos and videos provided in the CDC’s Milestone Tracker App make tracking them for your child easy and fun!![]()
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Learn more in this video: youtu.be/ItbNzGVD9Uk![]()
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Download the app: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html![]()
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#ActEarly #MilestonesMatter #SPAN #CDC #BeInformed
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Do you know the difference between Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day & #VeteransDay? ![]()
It is still important to understand their significance and differences.![]()
www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/news/quarterdeck/do-you-know-the-difference-between-ar...
The latest trends in user #Accessibility: The secret to knowing how to speak to all audiences resides in accessibility. Customizing media, messages, & language are key to capturing and retaining a large supporter base. ![]()
The latest trends in user accessibility
charitydigital.org.uk
We explore how you can broaden your audience base with these tips
#FamilyEngagement Toolkit-![]()
When adults come together to support children, profound changes can happen.![]()
tryingtogether.org
The Trying Together Family Engagement Toolkit supports caregivers in bolstering their family engagement practice.
Do you want to know ways to engage your child in a variety of #STEM learning opportunities? On this resource page, we provide evidence-based resource, tips, and ideas that you can use to help your child learn STEM in everyday routines and activities.![]()
stemie.fpg.unc.edu/family-resources
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