Louisiana Statewide Family Engagement Center

👏 Shoutout to Terrebonne Parish School District for their commitment to supporting youth mental health!

We are proud to recognize the district for training 23 staff members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Through this training, staff are better equipped to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people.

Thank you for prioritizing the wellbeing of students and helping create a more supportive school community. 💙

We were proud to have Lakeysha London, M.A., and Lauren Gaudet, LCSW, present at the Region 1 PBIS Summer Summit! 🌟

Their interactive session, Every Day Counts: Understanding Student Data and Attendance, equipped families and educators with practical tools to better understand the data that drives student success. Participants explored key indicators such as attendance, grades, and assessment results, while taking a deeper dive into chronic absenteeism, its impact on learning, and strategies to support student engagement.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in strengthening family-school partnerships and promoting student success—because every day truly counts! 📚✨

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

📚 What Early Literacy Looks Like at Home

Helping your child build strong reading and language skills can start with simple everyday moments! This session will provide caregivers with practical, easy-to-use strategies to support literacy development through play, conversation, and reading together at home. 🧸📖✨

🗓 Choose the session that works best for you:

📅 June 17 | 10 AM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsC0YrFcQR2p9aph6DxJ2Q

📅 June 18 | 5 PM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nWPYlFZxQyezzqe0YTqJvw

📅 June 20 | 10 AM
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3wtMRbBASQyBtCboBSsZBQ

✨ Simple strategies. Everyday learning. Stronger reading foundations.
🎟 FREE to attend, but registration is required!

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

📍 Can’t join from home? We’ve got you covered!
A satellite viewing location is available for our FREE parent webinar, What Early Literacy Looks Like at Home.
🗓 Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 AM
📍 8606 Marks Street, Hollygrove-Dixon Neighborhood
Learn simple, practical ways to support your child’s reading and language development through everyday routines, play, conversation, and shared reading.
📚 BONUS: Every adult attendee will receive TWO FREE children’s books to add to their home library!
✨ Simple strategies. Everyday learning. Stronger reading foundations.
Bring a friend, neighbor, or fellow caregiver and join us for this free learning opportunity!

📣 Parents, this one’s for YOU!

Join our FREE Parent Webinar:
What Early Literacy Looks Like at Home

Helping your child build strong reading and language skills can start with simple everyday moments! This webinar is designed to help families support early literacy through play, conversation, and reading together. Caregivers will leave with practical, easy-to-use strategies that can make a big impact at home.

🗓 Choose the date that works best for you:

📅 June 17 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsC0YrFcQR2p9aph6DxJ2Q

📅 June 18 | 5 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nWPYlFZxQyezzqe0YTqJvw

📅 June 20 | 10 AM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3wtMRbBASQyBtCboBSsZBQ

✨ Simple strategies. Everyday learning. Stronger reading foundations.
🎟 FREE, but registration is required!

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

Louisiana SFEC Director, Sabrina D. Marsh, M.Ed., and Family Engagement Specialist, Lakeysha London, M.A., were honored to present at this year’s Teacher Leader Summit on “Family Engagement and Improving Student Attendance: Strengthening School-Family Partnerships for Student Success.”

During the session, participants explored the essential role family engagement plays in student achievement, gained insight into Louisiana’s new attendance laws, examined barriers to consistent attendance, and learned practical strategies for building stronger school-family-community partnerships.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation on strengthening partnerships and supporting student success!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Let’s talk about it because mental health is part of every child’s story 🧠✨

Teachers play a powerful role in supporting student mental health by building trust, encouraging connection, and creating classroom spaces where students feel valued and supported.

Want simple, meaningful ways to promote student mental health in the classroom? Check this out 👇
https://www.lasfec.org/promoting-positive-student-mental-health-in-the-classroom-2

Let’s keep the conversation going 💬

Don’t just take it from us — hear what real educators are saying about the impact of LA-SFEC programming and professional development! 🍎✨

From strengthening family engagement to building more confident educators and school teams, we’re proud to support schools and districts across Louisiana.

📧 Email [email protected] to book impactful professional development for your school or district for the 2026–2027 school year today!

Did you know that everyday moments, like doctor visits, can help build a love for reading? When we connect health and literacy, we’re creating stronger, healthier futures for our children.

Programs like this turn simple interactions into powerful opportunities for growth, connection, and lifelong learning.

✨ Want to learn more about this initiative?
Explore here: https://www.lasfec.org/healthy-visits-happy-readers

📩 Ready to get involved? Email [email protected]
to be part of the impact!

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

🎓 Policy 101: Navigating School Policies With Confidence

School policies can feel overwhelming, but understanding them can make a huge difference in supporting your child’s success. This session will help families better understand school policies, learn their rights, and feel more confident advocating for their students. 💪📚

🗓 Choose the session that works best for you:

📅 May 16 | 10 AM
Register Here

📅 May 20 | 10 AM
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📅 May 21 | 5 PM
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✨ Practical information. Real support. Greater confidence.
🎟 FREE to attend, but registration is required!

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