Get Involved with My Child’s Education

Research shows that family engagement increases children’s motivation, reduces behavioral problems, and improves social-emotional development. Family engagement fosters school readiness school skills in young children, such as impulse control, attention, memory, and planning skills. Further, family engagement promotes children’s school success and prepares them for life.

The Early Learning Coalition of Duval, in partnership with Duval County Public Schools, will host online Kindergarten Readiness workshops for families with children graduating from VPK in 2023. Click here to learn more and register for one of the workshops being held on March 30 or May 18. Every family will receive a free learning kit and a children’s book about kindergarten!

For more information contact Charlene Gross at cgross@elcduval.org.

Meet Barkley! Barkley loves to play fetch, go for walks, spend time with his family, and READ! He loves reading so much the ELC of Duval declared him our official Book Buddy! Each month, Barkley will announce his favorite children’s book along with activities for families to do at home. Follow along with Barkley on ELC’s social media, newsletters, and website.

October Book of the Month: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

November Book of the Month: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

December Book of the Month: The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

January Book of the Month: Peter’s Chair by Erza Jack Keats

February Book of the Month: Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert

The ELC of Duval holds monthly parent empowerment workshops for parents with children ages birth to five. It’s free, fun, and informative! Parents receive door prizes, and pre-registration is not required. Success by Six parents are required to attend at least one workshop each academic year. Click here for a list of upcoming workshops.

What should my child be learning?

Learning begins at home with you as your child’s first and most important teacher. Your child’s values, learning skills, and social skills start developing at birth. Below are First Teacher books for guidance on your child’s development and how to encourage them to explore, learn, and grow.

Birth to 8 Months Birth to 8 Months – Spanish	Click Here Click Here
8 Months to 18 Months 8 Months to 18 Months – Spanish	Click Here Click Here
18 Months to 24 Months 18 Months to 24 Months – Spanish	Click Here Click Here
Two-Year-Olds Two-Year-Olds – Spanish	Click Here Click Here
Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds – Spanish	Click Here Click Here
Four-Year-Olds Four-Year-Olds – Spanish	Click Here Click Here

Get involved with my child’s early learning program

Your child’s early learning and care is a responsibility shared by families, child care providers, and the community. Below are ways families can get involved in their child’s education:

Contact your child’s teacher and maintain communication throughout the year
Participate in parent/teacher conferences
Volunteer at your child’s early learning and care facility
Ask the teacher what your child is learning and how can you support it at home
Talk with your child daily about his or her activities
Learn about your provider’s policies and expectations so you can help your child understand them
Model behaviors and attitudes you expect from your child
Encourage and nurture your child’s creativity
Establish a daily family routine
Engage in reading for at least 15 minutes each day with your child
Be positive when talking with your child about school-related activities

• Contact your child’s teacher and maintain communication throughout the year

• Participate in parent/teacher conferences

• Volunteer at your child’s early learning and care facility

• Ask the teacher what your child is learning and how can you support it at home

• Talk with your child daily about his or her activities

• Learn about your provider’s policies and expectations so you can help your child understand them

• Model behaviors and attitudes you expect from your child

• Encourage and nurture your child’s creativity

• Establish a daily family routine

• Engage in reading for at least 15 minutes each day with your child

• Be positive when talking with your child about school-related activities

Family Engagement Resources and Tutorials

Division of Early Learning Newsletter Parents’ Pages	Click Here
Division of Early Learning – Family Resources	Click Here
Division of Early Learning – Understanding Your Growing Child	Click Here
DCF – Positive Parent Guide	Click Here
Florida Dept. of Education – Family and Community Engagement	Click Here
Florida Dept. of Education – Developmental Standards	Click Here
NAEYC – Family Engagement in Action	Click Here
Read Aloud 15 Minutes	Click Here
US Dept. of Education – Parent and Family Engagement	Click Here
Vroom	Click Here
Zero to Three – Let’s Talk About STEM	Watch Videos
Pinterest – ELC Page	Click Here

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