Louisiana Statewide Family Engagement Center

Louisiana Families 💙

Getting ready for a new school year doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

The LASFEC Back-to-School Hub offers free resources to help families prepare for a successful year, including:

✔️ Back-to-school checklists
✔️ Family engagement resources
✔️ School success tips
✔️ Materials available in multiple languages

Whether you’re sending a child to school for the first time or preparing for another exciting year, the Back-to-School Hub has tools to support every family.

🔗 Explore the free resources: https://www.lasfec.org/back-to-school-hub-2

Kindergarten Kickoff at the Louisiana Children’s Museum!

Our Louisiana SFEC team had a blast connecting with families and handing out back-to-school resources, books, and goodies to help little learners get ready for kindergarten! 🍎✏️

We want to hear from YOU!

Tag an Education Champion who deserves a shoutout! Whether they’re a teacher, parent, mentor, counselor, administrator, or community partner… tell us who is making an impact. ❤️

Drop their name below and help us celebrate them! 👇

⏰ Don't miss your chance to participate!

Community Discussions for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools families are coming to a close.

Take just 45–60 minutes to share your experiences, ideas, and feedback—and receive a $50 thank-you incentive for participating.

📅 Sessions end August 1.

🔗Register Here - https://forms.monday.com/forms/25c02408b3c30d4418baf54eb2abbbb3?r=use1

Questions? Email [email protected].

Summer & Fall Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings are here!

Gain the knowledge and confidence to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in young people. Whether you’re an educator, counselor, healthcare professional, youth leader, or parent, this training equips you with practical tools to support youth when it matters most.

Upcoming dates:
📅 July 31
📅 August 21
📅 September 25
📅 October 19
📅 November 16

Ready to join a training or bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to your school, organization, or community? Complete our inquiry form: https://forms.office.com/r/4vjwr4bDPR

💬 Your feedback can make a difference.

We're looking for families of students attending East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to participate in our Community Discussions.

Choose the date and library location that works best for your schedule. In just 45–60 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to share your experiences and receive a $50 thank-you incentive.

Sessions continue through August 1, with English and Spanish discussion groups available.

Sign up: https://forms.monday.com/forms/25c02408b3c30d4418baf54eb2abbbb3?r=use1

Questions? Email [email protected].

📣 Parents, THIS WEEK is your chance to join our FREE Parent Webinar!

📚 Literacy Strategies for Every Age

Reading success starts at home! Join us for a parent workshop designed to support literacy development from early childhood through adolescence. Families will begin together in a main session before selecting a breakout tailored to their child’s age and/or grade band.

Each breakout will focus on practical literacy strategies that build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and foster lifelong reading habits while strengthening the connection between home and school.

🗓 Sessions begin this week:

📅 July 22 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9AeqMXJuRBC0IOXYE0Lcgw

📅 July 23 | 5 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EQyBUyN_QbOdvI9Z0_KOuw

📅 July 25 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TX9xlmeGR_-inxqsAJR90g

✨ Practical strategies. Confident readers. Stronger home-school connections.

🎟 Registration is FREE, but spots are limited and registration is required.

Tag a parent or caregiver who would benefit and share this opportunity!

Baton Rouge families, this opportunity is for you!

If you have a child attending East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, we invite you to join one of our Community Discussions.

Share your experiences, ideas, and feedback to help strengthen family-school partnerships. As a thank you for your time, you'll receive a $50 incentive for participating in a 45–60 minute discussion.

Sessions are available through August 1, including six sessions offered entirely in Spanish.

🔗 Register through the link - https://forms.monday.com/forms/25c02408b3c30d4418baf54eb2abbbb3?r=use1

Questions? Email [email protected].

📣 Parents, there’s still time to register for our FREE Parent Webinar!

🎓 What Does Engagement Look Like for Non-traditional School Environments?

Supporting student engagement outside of traditional school settings can look different for every family. This session will help caregivers explore practical ways to stay connected, involved, and engaged in flexible and non-traditional learning environments. 💙📚

🗓 Choose the session that works best for you:

📅 July 15 | 10 AM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LTWlhf22SQG6et6kJafDbg

📅 July 16 | 5 PM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NX8-NzGkRZ6W8gEibMd2sw

📅 July 18 | 10 AM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G1sfAQZ_QLakfz5mfhsbMA

✨ Practical strategies. Meaningful support. Greater student engagement.
🎟 FREE to attend, but registration is required!

Tag a parent or caregiver who could benefit and help us spread the word 💙

📣 Parents, this one’s for YOU!

Join our FREE Parent Webinar:
📚 Literacy Strategies for Every Age

Reading success starts at home! Join us for a parent workshop designed to support literacy development from early childhood through adolescence. Families will begin together in a main session before selecting a breakout tailored to their child’s age and/or grade band.

Each breakout will focus on practical literacy strategies that build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and foster lifelong reading habits while bridging the gap between home and school.

🗓 Choose the date that works best for you:

📅 July 22 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9AeqMXJuRBC0IOXYE0Lcgw

📅 July 23 | 5 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EQyBUyN_QbOdvI9Z0_KOuw

📅 July 25 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TX9xlmeGR_-inxqsAJR90g

✨ Practical strategies. Confident readers. Stronger home-school connections.
🎟 FREE, but registration is required!

Tag a parent or caregiver who would benefit and share this opportunity!