Education Adoption Information Sheet for Teachers and Parents

Dear Families and Educators,

The national Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC-AG) has developed a fact sheet about adoption tailored for  teachers. These fact sheets are designed to raise awareness about the unique needs of children who have been adopted, and to provide concrete tips on how these professionals can effectively work with these children.

The fact sheets can also be used by adoptive parents as tools for engaging their child’s teachers in understanding the unique needs of their child.

Download Ask About Adoption – Education Fact Sheet (PDF)

For more information contact:
Selena Childs
Clinical Associate Professor
UNC-CH School of Social Work
sbchilds@email.unc.edu
919-843-8144

Heart of the Matters Website and Courses are Updated and Refreshed

October 2016

Course Spotlight: Because They Waited

• Quality: 10 hours of Hague compatible education

• Refreshed:  Renewed with updated resources

• Convenient: Mobile access

The Because They Waited™ education system is online with modules covering topics pertinent to individuals adopting a baby or an older child, internationally or through foster care.  Modules present "The Science" in a user friendly format, followed by "The Parenting" which offers concrete parenting tools.   "Wrap Up and Resources" as well as study materials are also provided for each topic.

Topics covered include:

Promoting healthy brain development

Sensory processing and sensory integration

Parenting to a child’s "real age" vs. chronological age

Understanding the internal alarm

Building attachment

Race and Culture

Contact us at info@heartofthemattereducation.com for a copy of the table of contents for Because They Waited.

More quality adoption education 

   

Heart of the Matter Education  816 246-1100
info@heartofthemattereducation.com
www.heartofthemattereducation.com

Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month

 

Infant Adoption Education: Learn More

Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More

Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More

Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

info@heartofthemattereducation.com
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com

Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month

 

Infant Adoption Education: Learn More

Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More

Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More

Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

info@heartofthemattereducation.com
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com

Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month

 

Infant Adoption Education: Learn More

Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More

Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More

Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

info@heartofthemattereducation.com
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com

Second FREE Course for National Adoption Month

Infant Adoption Education: Learn More

Older Child  Adoption Education:   Learn More

Professionals Earn Staff Training:  Learn More

Heart of the Matter Education | 816-246-1100 | info@heartofthemattereducation.com | http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Our First FREE Course for National Adoption Month

 

Infant Adoption Education: Learn More

Older Child Adoption Education: Learn More

Professionals Earn Staff Training: Learn More

Heart of the Matter Education
816-246-1100
1508 SW White Ridge
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

info@heartofthemattereducation.com
http://www.heartofthemattereducation.com

Girls Like Her

A GIRL LIKE HER reveals the hidden history of over a million young women who became pregnant in the 1950s and 60s and were banished to maternity homes to give birth, surrender their children, and return home alone. They were told to keep their secret, move on and forget. But, does a woman forget her child?

The film combines footage from educational films and newsreels of the time period about dating, sex, “illegitimate” pregnancy, and adoption—that both reflected and shaped the public’s understanding of single pregnancy during that time—with the voices of these mothers as they speak today, with hindsight, about the long-term impact of surrender and silence on their lives. 

Watch trailer now.

Teach & Learn with Georgia

Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), a progressive education movement initiated by the Georgian government, recruits native English speakers to co-teach English alongside local English teachers in public schools throughout the country of Georgia. TLG aims to improve Georgia's nationwide English language proficiency in an effort towards further globalization.

Teach and Learn Georgia is now recruiting new TLG volunteers for the academic year 2013-2014. Please check out our extensive benefits and apply now!

GIRL RISING: New Documentary

Watch the trailer – it’s awesome: http://10x10act.org/girl-rising/.

Girl Rising tells the stories of 9 girls from around the world who face – and overcome – unbelievable obstacles on the path toward getting an education. Each girl’s story was written by an author and is narrated by a cast of great actresses, including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, and others. The cinematography is stunning.

Screening set for Monday April 22nd at 7:30pm at the Cinema 10 in Winston Salem, North Carolina (3424 Yadkinville Road).

Want to come?  Tickets are sold in advance @: http://gathr.us/screening/2349.

A portion of Girl Rising ticket sales will help fund programs for girls.  Seeing the film literally makes an impact on girls' lives and supports the global effort for girls' education.

Adult Adoptees' Views of Open Adoption

A report compiled by Heart of the Matter Seminars

LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI - 1-28-2013 - Heart of the Matter Seminars announces the release of the data gathered by their survey which captured the voices of 281 adult adoptees.  Because of the amount of interest shown, HOTMS has decided to make the full report public.   

Heart of the Matter Seminars' conducted a survey of 281 adult adoptees on the topic of open adoption.  Since much of the research previously available focused exclusively on birth parent and adoptive parent interviews and surveys, our report is unique and provides compelling statistics for anyone interested in adoption. 

Heart of the Matter provides research based education and practical parenting tools for today's adoptive parents and professionals. Results from the survey will be used in the upcoming course entitled  . . . 

Opening up Open Adoption: What is it and is it right for you?

.  .  . scheduled for release next month

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY NOW!

5th Annual Report to Congress on Public Law 109-95, The Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005

The Fifth Annual Report to Congress on Public Law 109-95, The Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 has been released.  The report highlights continued efforts made by the U.S. Government to improve coordination on behalf of vulnerable children. In keeping with the PL 109-95 mandate to coordinate and disseminate evidence-based best practices, the Secretariat is making strides to firmly and strategically integrate children's developmental protection within health, education and other sectors, thereby  laying the groundwork for coordinated interventions that more effectively address the complex nature of children's risks and opportunities. The report also captures key outputs from the recent U.S. Government Evidence Based Summit on Protecting Children outside of Family Care. The full report can be found here (PDF).