Ohio Department of Education Families

Presented here are stories on how families can support their child's learning and increase success in school. These articles were published in Columbus Parent Magazine between 2007-2009.  

Getting Involved in Your Child's Learning
Three secrets of school success
Boosting your child's brain power
How to motivate your reader
Parental involvement enriches everyone
Link learning to home
Literacy doesn't take a summer vacation
Math for parents: Encourage your children to think
How parenting style affects kids' learning
Picking a preschool
Does your child need improvement, or your child's school?
Understanding report cards
2009 score reports for families
Finding Help for Your Child
Determine if it's dyslexia
Support, motivate your reader
Confidence trumps test anxiety Back-to-school tips for parents
Keeping Your Child Safe and Healthy
What is child abuse? Ask the experts
Nutrition affects achievement
Be a broken record: it's not OK to use
Planning the Future With Your Child
Exploring career possibilities with your adolescent
College can happen for any child
Parents share hopes, dreams for children
Business and education trade places
High school credit flexibility
Young entrepreneurs in Columbus

For more information, contact:
Tamara Dye, ODE
E-mail: tamara.dye@education.oh.gov
Phone: (614) 644-6830