Supporting Children's Emotional Development Through School-Family Partnerships
This act aims to improve children's social-emotional skills through training programs for teachers and school leaders, teaching them how to effectively collaborate with families. This will enable parents and guardians to better support their children's development, potentially leading to improved behavior and academic outcomes. These programs will be accessible to diverse groups, including economically disadvantaged families.
Key points
Schools will receive grants for training teachers and school leaders to better support children's social-emotional development in partnership with families.
Programs will teach parents and guardians how to foster skills like self-awareness, emotion management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making in children.
Access to programs will be prioritized for high-need schools and economically disadvantaged families, with sessions available online or in convenient locations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2253
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2021-03-26