New Jersey Family Engagement Hub

 

 

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New Jersey Family Engagement Hub

The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub (NJFEH) provides technical assistance (TA) and training to the New Jersey (NJ) State educational agency (SEA) and local educational agencies (LEAs), educators, administrators, family organizations, family leaders, families, and community-based organizations (CBO) in the implementation and enhancement of systemic and effective family engagement (FE) policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student development and academic achievement.

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Learn Strategies for Making Reading Time with Your Child Fun for You Both 

 Dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24 
 
This fall program is aimed at parents of emergent and early readers (most relevant to parents of preschoolers through 1st graders). Participation is voluntary and will involve attendance at four weekly workshops to be held remotely. Space is limited, so please use the QR code to reserve your spot! Please note that these sessions are for adults only. Ask engaging questions when reading together, and play rhyming and word games. Identify letters and words, Praise effort, and stay calm when reading together.
 
Parents will learn strategies to help children be successful, motivated readers, including how to: The strategies that will be taught in the workshop have been found to improve young children’s reading skills and promote future reading success. Learning about these strategies may also help parents communicate with teachers more easily.
 
Interested parents who are not available at this time, or would prefer to attend sessions in a language other than English, can request to be added to a future workshop series by pre-registering and indicating their preferred times and language preferences. For more information, please email: booksmartreaders@gmail.com if you have additional questions. Once the workshop is full, all interested participants will be added to the waitlist for fall sessions. 
Mindful Decisions: Helping Kids Choose Wisely, on November 18, 2025
 

Family Engagement in Literacy: Part 2: Family Engagement in Literacy: Partnership – Working Together for Success November 25, 2025

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Navigating Digital Tools for Family Communication December 9, 2025

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Family Engagement in Literacy: Part 3: Family Engagement in Literacy: Partnership – Working Together for Success December 16,2025

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Trauma Informed Care December 9, 2025

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Beyond Ourselves: Nurturing Empathy and Respect in Children, on December 16, 2025 
The Connected Classroom: Fostering Relationships for Deeper Learning, on December 17, 2025 

 

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Are you a parent, educator, community leader, or youth in New Jersey looking to strengthen school-family partnerships? Don’t miss out—be part of the movement to uplift New Jersey families, schools, and neighborhoods! Key takeaways include communicating effectively across school and home. Collaborating to support student success. Creating inclusive and welcoming school environments, addressing common challenges, and celebrating shared achievements.

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