The Importance of Social-Emotional LearningOctober 5, 2020 Dealing with COVID-19 fall-out: Recognizing your child’s social-emotional needs and how to partner with their school for best results. Middle School social-emotional learning. With the r...
2020 After-School Enrichment Guide for the New Orleans AreaAugust 26, 2020 Our comprehensive guide to enrichment activities in the arts, athletics, education, special needs, and more! Studies show that kids benefit academically, emotionally, and socially from just ...
Strong Start Toolbox to Support Louisiana Students with DisabilitiesAugust 6, 2020 Comprehensive suite of resources developed in collaboration with state and national education leaders The Louisiana Department of Education is supporting students with disabilities through a...
The results of the 2020 Nola Family Favorites Reader Survey are in! June 30, 2020 We asked, and you answered – with over 25,000 votes! Here are your choices for the best of ‘all things family’ in New Orleans and beyond! Congratulations to all of the winners! Birthday Party...
Tips to Behaviorally and Mentally Managing School Work at HomeMay 4, 2020 Are you still struggling to find success managing school at home? Here are 5 tips for you can use to help manage the stress (behaviorally and mentally) and set your kids up for success. S...
Free Zoom Forum on Autism Awareness and EducationApril 9, 2020 Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana is offering a free and open-to-the-public Zoom forum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm. April’s topics are Autism Awareness and Transitioning F...
Dept. of Ed. Announces Resources for Students With DisabilitiesApril 9, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Education, on March 31, released online resources for students with disabilities. Sign up to receive our monthly Inclusive NOLA newsletter! Designed for both school ...
Louisiana Public Schools Closed Until April 13March 13, 2020 All Louisiana public schools, K–12, will be closed statewide from March 16 to April 13, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Friday on Twitter. We will provide updates as they become available. In a...
Winter 2020 School Listings Searching for the right school is tough. There’s a lot to consider: location, teacher/student ratio, tuition… To help you find the right one, Nola Family has compiled a listing of Orleans and Jefferson Parish...
The Big IDEA With SPEDSeptember 5, 2019 “Parents must educate themselves so they can adequately advocate for their children’s needs.” Special education doesn't mean a student is isolated or ignored — quite the opposite, actually. ...