Third-Party Resources

Free Third-Party Resources

Common Sense Media Parent Engagement Toolkit

Essentials

Parent Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning

Free Distance Learning Templates for Teachers and Families

Presentations for Parents & Families on Kids' Digital Lives

Teacher/Parent Resources K-2

Get Ready for Kindergarten with Practical Tips, Tricks, and Tools

4 Tips for Learning with Technology Video

Reading Apps, Games, and Websites

Teacher/Parent Resources 3-5

New Strategies to Get Kids to Create Media, Not Just Consume It

5 Great Online News Sources For Kids Video

Free Educational Apps, Games, and Websites

Teacher/Parent Resources 6-8

10 Websites All Kids Should Bookmark

4 Great Fact-Checking Sites for Tweens & Teens

20 Apps for Kids Who Think Reading Is Boring

Teacher/Parent Resources 9-12

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

3 Online Tools to Sniff Out Fake News Video

Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help

Articles and Resources

Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning | NEO BLOG

Engaging Families in Distance Learning: Supporting from Afar

Family Engagement Ideas: Partnering Parents During Distance Learning | Blog

Family Engagement in Schools: A Comprehensive Guide

Family Engagement: Reset and Restart

Getting Started with REAL Family Engagement During Distance Learning

Including Voice in Education: Addressing Equity Through Student and Family Voice in Classroom Learning

MDE - MDE COVID-19 Family Engagement Resources

Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures

Tips for Educators During Virtual Learning

Tips for Engaging Families in Distance Learning

Today’s One Thing for Teachers: Remote Family Engagement

Use Distance Learning Interactions to Meet Parent and Family Engagement Requirements

10 Family Engagement Ideas that Work During a Pandemic

Webinars/Videos

Distance Learning with PBIS: Parent Engagement - Webinar

Effective Family Engagement Could Look Like This

Engaging Parents and Students from Diverse Populations

ETAC Family Engagement During COVID-19 Webinar

Family Engagement – Web-based Technical Assistance Package

Parents’ Engagement in Remote Learning Will Redefine Relationships Between Families and Schools

Strategies for Engaging and Supporting Parents During the Pandemic

Webinar: Best Practices for Engaging Young Children and their Families through Technology

Professional Development

Enhancing Family Engagement Training Modules