At Family Equity Partners, Inc., we are committed to empowering communities through targeted resources, educational programs, and support systems. Our mission is to bridge information gaps and create opportunities for families of color to thrive.
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Family Equity Partners – Back‑to‑School Resource Center
Family Equity Partners is committed to supporting parents, caregivers, and students as they transition into a new school year. Whether your child is entering kindergarten, navigating middle school, or preparing for high school, these resources — authored by teachers, principals, parents, and national education organizations — offer practical guidance you can trust. Below you’ll find two curated collections: General Back-to-School Resources and Special Education/IEP resources.
General Resources
National PTA – Back‑to‑School Parent Guides
Created by parents and educators, these guides help families understand grade‑level expectations, build routines, and strengthen communication with teachers.
Be A Learning Hero – Readiness Roadmap
Teacher‑informed checklists, conversation starters, and milestone guides that help parents support academic and social‑emotional readiness.
Be A Learning Hero – “Go Beyond Grades” Toolkit
Resources that help families interpret academic progress beyond report cards and prepare for early conversations with teachers.
Common Sense Education – Digital Routines Toolkit
Educator‑created templates for establishing healthy tech habits, screen‑time boundaries, and digital safety routines.
Understood.org – Back‑to‑School Guides for Diverse Learners
Parent‑friendly guidance from learning specialists on routines, communication, executive function, and school transitions.
Edutopia – Teacher‑Written Back‑to‑School Articles
Practical strategies from classroom teachers and school leaders on routines, motivation, and social‑emotional adjustment.
Harvard Graduate School of Education – Family Back‑to‑School Strategies
Evidence‑based insights on motivation, routines, and building strong school–home partnerships.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) – Parent Guides
Teacher‑authored guides on literacy, math, academic expectations, and partnering with schools.
CASEL – Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) Back‑to‑School Toolkit
Resources created by educators and researchers to help families support emotional readiness and resilience.
Special Ed, IEP, Learning Differences Resources
U.S. Department of Education – IDEA Parent & Family Resource Hub
Federal guidance, tools, and links to national centers supporting families navigating special education.
Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)
The national clearinghouse for Parent Training & Information Centers (PTIs). Offers IEP guides, evaluation templates, and multilingual resources.
Parent Training & Information Centers (PTIs)
Available in every U.S. state. PTIs provide free training, webinars, IEP coaching, and advocacy support.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Section 504 & ADA Guidance
Clear federal explanations of student rights, accommodations, and dispute resolution under Section 504.
IDEA Special Education Law Guide
Parent‑friendly explanations of IDEA, FAPE, LRE, evaluations, disability categories, and procedural safeguards
Parent to Parent (P2P) – Understanding IEPs
Parent‑authored guides, videos, and templates for preparing for IEP meetings and reviewing evaluations.
SPEDTalks – Special Education Webinar Series
Short, accessible webinars created by special educators covering evaluations, IEP meetings, progress monitoring, and behavior supports.
FBA/BIP Guides – Behavior Supports in Special Education
Educator‑developed resources explaining Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), with sample templates.
IEP Binder & Document Review Toolkit
Parent‑created organizational tools for tracking evaluations, progress reports, accommodations, and meeting notes.
Healthy Soul Food Resources for Families, Older Adults & Elders
We share these resources to support healthier eating in ways that honor Black culinary heritage. Each cookbook below offers lighter, modern approaches to familiar flavors while preserving the cultural traditions that matter to our elders. Explore cookbooks by Black chefs and culinary historians who offer lighter, modern approaches to soul food and African American cooking traditions. These resources honor heritage while supporting wellness, dignity, and everyday nourishment.
Jubilee — Toni Tipton‑Martin
A James Beard Award–winning collection that modernizes classic African American dishes with fresher ingredients and lighter techniques.
Black Food — Bryant Terry
A vibrant, plant‑forward celebration of African diaspora cooking. Ideal for families seeking healthier, culturally grounded meals.
The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes — Fabiola Gaines & Roniece Weaver
Written by Black dietitians, this book offers familiar flavors with reduced sugar, salt, and saturated fat — practical for everyday senior cooking.
In Bibi’s Kitchen — Hawa Hassan & Julia Turshen
Recipes and stories from African grandmothers across eight countries. Gentle, home‑style dishes that adapt beautifully for older adults and elders.
The Way Home — Kardea Brown
Gullah/Geechee heritage cooking with modern, healthier techniques. A comforting resource for elders who grew up with Southern coastal flavors.
Sweet Home Café Cookbook — Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Historically grounded recipes with modern, healthier interpretations. Great for cultural education and nutrition.
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