November 2023 Family Engagement Month

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“Together, States, LEAs,

schools, and early

childhood programs have

the responsibility to

promote and implement

effective family

engagement to improve

children’s learning,

development, and

wellness.”

-U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

-U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION

Read the U.S. Department of Education Policy Statement on Family Engagement from the early years to the early grades.

Read the Policy Statement

Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices Prek-3: Family Edition Toolkit

This toolkit helps families learn about evidence-based literacy practices in preschool through grade three and how they can be used to support all children's literacy needs in schools.

You will learn:

What is meant by evidence-based literacy practices
What are examples and non-examples of evidence-based literacy practices
How evidence-based literacy practices can support all children’s literacy needs, including those with dyslexia and other disabilities

Visit the Toolkit

Coaching Steps

for Families

You can coach your child's literacy learning at home. This means interacting with and guiding your child so he or she grows and succeeds.

View this infographic to learn how you can coach your child’s literacy learning at home.

Download the Infographic

We are excited to announce that Shannon Duncan has joined the NCIL team as the new Targeted Technical Assistance Coordinator! Before joining NCIL, Shannon was the sole proprietor of Dyslexia Navigation Associates, delivering research-based reading instruction to adults and children with dyslexia. She is a founding member of Decoding Dyslexia Virginia, a grassroots movement focused on linking families to resources, increasing awareness, and engaging decision-makers. Her passion for equitable access to literacy has fueled her contributions to federal and state policies related to dyslexia and literacy laws. Shannon is a mom to 3 children, one with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. She brings 13 years of experience in literacy policy, advocacy, and intervention and will be a valuable addition to the NCIL team!

Watch this video series to see how the Family Connection of South Carolina used NCIL’s Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development tutorial and facilitator’s guide, who the trainings reached, and what they learned.

Watch the Videos