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As a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) resource, the Maryland Families Engage website was designed to help build a community of support for those who care for and work with children. Our database of resources contains links to child development, family engagement initiatives, mental health, nutrition, literacy and more. You can sort these resources by topics and share your findings with families, friends and colleagues.

Have an event you’d like to promote to teachers, providers, parents and families? Found a great resource you’d like to share with others? Feel free to submit your events or resources through the links on the appropriate pages.

RESOURCES

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Transitions Video (Spanish)

Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood
Nervous about your child's transition from preschool to kindergarten? ...
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Charts and Graphs: Creating Structure and Rules (video)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
How do you get children to follow the rules? ...
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Ways for Families to Engage Children in Nature

by Theresa Lutz and Kimberly Anderson, IDEALS Institute
Why is it important for children to bond with nature? ...

EVENTS

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Mon Dec 16

Parent and Family Engagement Conference

NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the sole national event dedicated to enhancing the partnership between Head Start
Wed Oct 08

ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference

The ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference is renowned for its focus on the comprehensive development of infants and toddlers. This

Mon Oct 27

2025 National Family Engagement Summit

The Homecoming: Back to Where it all Began

NEWS

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Summer’s Grand Finale: 11 Tips to Hook Children on Fishing

By Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education
Encourage children to bond with nature through fishing ...
9 Back-to-School Organizational Tips for Parents and Families

9 Back-to-School Organizational Tips for Parents and Families

By Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education
Back-to-school routines can help eliminate stress ...
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Kindergarten Preparedness: The Importance of Relationships and Child Engagement

By Alan Guttman, IDEALS Institute
How do I prepare my child for kindergarten? ...

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