Welcoming Environment Tips for Schools
Like many businesses or organizations, schools may not feel like a welcome place for people who don’t work there. While an exclusive culture might happen
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Like many businesses or organizations, schools may not feel like a welcome place for people who don’t work there. While an exclusive culture might happen
When Something Scary Happens – Resources to Help Families Cope in Emergencies and Other Challenging Times Sesame Street in Communities – Includes resources and activities
American Academy of Pediatrics Early Literacy Resources – These resources are for families to explore and expand their understanding of early literacy. Some links have
The state of South Dakota offers online and in-person trainings for Child Care Professionals. Topics covered in classes include: Safe Sleep, What Children Need to
The Common Sense Parenting program’s easy-to-learn techniques address communication, discipline, decision-making, relationships, and self-control when parenting children four-years-old through adolescence. Classes are offered free of
“Responsive Parenting” is a six-week course for parents with children ages birth to three-years-old and can increase the enjoyment and satisfaction of parenting young children.
Is your school Family Friendly? Research shows that when schools and parents work together to support the education of a child, not only does the
The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center supports a part-time Career Coach at the Rapid City High School and Career Learning Center of the Black
Discover the top five resources that Financial Literacy Trainer, Barry Gravatt, shares with people in his presentations. For more information, contact: Barry.Gravatt@state.sd.us The Consumer Finance
SFEC is part of South Dakota’s Career Coach Pilot Program. Our Career Coaches are chronicling the “wins” that students have in this “Success Story” series:
SFEC is part of South Dakota’s Career Coach Pilot Program. Our Career Coaches are chronicling the “wins” that students have in this “Success Story” series:
SFEC partnered with Western Dakota Tech for a family-friendly College Night Visit on March 19, 2019. SFEC provided snacks and day care so students and
Do you want your adult learners to be STAR readers? Become a trained literacy coach through STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR), a program created by
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world’s largest early childhood education professional organization with a national network of state,
Educators who work with Pre-K to 1st Grade students are invited to join a focus group hosted by SFEC’s Birth to 5 Learning Specialist, Darbi
This fact sheet gives a basic overview of one of our primary partners, South Dakota Department of Education’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program. This
Children enjoyed STEAM Kit activities provided by the SFEC booth at the Community Resources Fair sponsored by Catholic Social Services’ Prosperity Initiative and Youth &
This report provides valuable information regarding the status and knowledge of early learning in South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Education surveyed elementary school
For some great ideas about how to help your child get ready for kindergarten, check out the article “Focus: The Big Challenge in Kindergarten.” The