Resources to Support Outreach and Capacity Building
Family Engagement On Demand
Customize your outreach to families and equip parents with effective strategies to implement at home to support their child's learning and development. Overcome communication barriers by connecting with families in over 80 languages.
Parent Liaison's Training Guide
This is an indispensible resource for educators and parent coordinators who want to form stronger partnerships with families.
Symposium Resources
Helpful Resources in Our Field
Center for Family Engagement : https://www.pta.org/the-center-for-family-engagement
Dual Capacity Framework : https://www.dualcapacity.org/
Ohio State Family Engagement Resources : https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/resources/
Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network : https://www.pattan.net/Supports/Family-Engagement
DREME - Family Math : https://familymath.stanford.edu/all-about-family-math/
Learning Heros : https://bealearninghero.org/family-engagement-resources/
Flamboyan Foundation : https://flamboyanfoundation.org/resources/
Special Education Parent Ombudsman: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/special-education/resolving-disputes/parent-om budsman-for-special-education
Transfer of Rights Document: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/51554/638380844744349506
Critical Decision Points booklet: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/45769/638241626967930000
I'm Determined website with resources: www.imdetermined.org
Good Day Plan: https://www.imdetermined.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Good-Day-Plan_Tool_IMD.pdf
Good Day Plan Implementation Tool: https://www.imdetermined.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Good-Day-Plan_Guide_IMD.pdf
Special Education Evaluation Process Videos for Families: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/special-education/evaluation-and-eligibility/special-education-evaluation-process-video-guide
Virginia's Family Guide to Special Education: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/890/638454983326630000
Additional languages available at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/special-education/information-for-families
Richie's Inspirational video-Helping Families, Educators, and others to Imagine the Possibilities! https://youtu.be/jJU39V67mvE?si=Hezvo22x_M07P6Hm
Critical Decision Points One Pager Library: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/special-education/information-for-families/crit ical-decision-points
