November is Family Engagement in Education Month in Virginia!

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 11/06/2019 02:24 PM EST

November 5, 2019

November is Family Engagement in Education Month in Virginia

Governor Ralph S. Northam, the Virginia Board of Education, and the Virginia Department of Education recognize November 2019 as Family Engagement Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here is a list of ways that families can be engaged in their children's education:

Volunteer at school
Show your child that you care about school
Keep in touch with your child’s school
Express high educational expectations for your child
Attend school meetings and events
Seek out information
Be an active part of decision making committees
Make school important
Be informed and responsive
Visit your school’s website
Provide a rich learning environment at home
Invite the community to partner with the school

The Virginia Department of Education is committed to improving family engagement for all students including students with disabilities. We believe that families and schools are perfect partners for student success.

Check out the following links for resources:

For more family engagement information, please visit:

www.doe.virginia.gov/families/ or http://doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/parents/index.shtml.

You may also email Tracy Lee, Family Engagement Specialist, at Tracy.Lee@doe.virginia.gov.

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This service is provided to you at no charge by the VDOE Department of Special Education & Student Services. Visit Special Education Resources for Parents for additional information provided by the VDOE.

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