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The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at CETE has a new publication, exploring how stronger relationships and routines can be one of the most powerful ways to support students

A recent chapter in Promising Practices for Engaging Families and Communities around Mental Health in Schools highlights the critical concept of Protective Factors.

Congratulations to CETE's Meredith Wellman, Ph.D., and Barbara Boone, Ph.D, who collaborated with Appalachian State University professor Patrick Cunningham, Ph.D., and The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology faculty member Brett Zyromski, Ph.D., on this book chapter, "Creating Protective Factors in Children Through Positive Home-School Practices." https://www.emerald.com/books/edited-volume/21465/chapter-abstract/113002599/Creating-Protective-Factors-in-Children-Through?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Valerie Ofori Aboah, PhD student in Quantitative Research, Evaluation, and Measurement, joins CETE! She is passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that help educators and communities make evidence-based decisions, bringing extensive expertise in educational measurement, psychometrics, program evaluation, and computerized adaptive testing.

This summer, she will support assessment research, survey design, item bank management, and the development of technical documentation and stakeholder reports.

Welcome, Valeria: https://cete.osu.edu/valerie-ofori-aboah-2/

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CETE's team continues to grow, welcoming Dr. Sangeun Lee as a Postdoctoral Scholar with the Excellence, Engagement, and Evaluation program.

Sangeun supports research and resource development, informed by her extensive experience in counseling, research, and school-based mental health.

CETE is excited to have her expertise in the effort to support students and educators. https://cete.osu.edu/sangeun/

CETE is a growing team of talented scholars who help create innovative learning opportunities for learners.

Dr. Jiarui Xie joins as a postdoctoral scholar whose work supports Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training initiatives.

Dr. Xie:
-leads research and develops learning experiences focused on AI literacy, responsible AI use, and workforce readiness
-contributed to the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center's online learning modules, family and educator resources, and research projects
-brings a global perspective and expertise in online learning, instructional design, collaborative learning, and the use of AI in education

Learn more about Dr. Xie https://cete.osu.edu/jiarui/

Zack Batsaikhan will serve as a new Senior Learning Designer at CETE, designing digital learning experiences and educational products that are intuitive, human-centered, and impactful.

Zack is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Learning Technologies at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. Before pursuing his doctorate, he spent a decade as a UX Designer and Researcher, working on consumer-facing technology products and digital experiences.

CETE is excited to learn alongside Zack in this integral role https://cete.osu.edu/zack/

Welcome, Dan Spears, to CETE as the new System Administrator Analyst, providing IT support for CETE associates and the programs the Center operates.

He brings with him two decades of IT experience across a diverse array of backgrounds from the SMB space to the enterprise level across local government and non-profit organisations, automotive research and development, and healthcare IT, to name a few.

Welcome to The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology community! https://cete.osu.edu/danspears/

Thank you, Bobbie Sin, CETE Event Coordinator and Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education President, for representing Ohio at the national COABE Conference in Indianapolis.

Ohio was one of only three states highlighted for demonstrating the power of aligned leadership in advancing adult education. Bobbie also represented CETE during the inaugural presentation of the Jody L. Angelone COABE Practitioner Scholarship Award, honoring the legacy of longtime CETE staff member Jody Angelone. Proud to see CETE leadership and impact recognized on a national stage!

CETE is so excited to see our graduates navigate through their professional journeys.

You have so much to contribute, and we can't wait to see how you translate your knowledge and expertise into the world.

CETE welcomed Dr. Erik Porfeli, interim dean of The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, to discuss additional ways to advance the college's mission and vision.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about CETE’s vision for translational research, workforce development, and AI in education and training.

How can simple, strategic text messaging strengthen family engagement and support improved student attendance?

Tom Capretta, Yesenia Alvarez Padilla, and Barbara Boone discussed an approach in their presentation: “Engaging families through text messaging to improve attendance,” meeting families where they are to build meaningful school-home connections.

Thank you, CETE scholars, for representing the Family Engagement program at the 22nd International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnerships in Los Angeles.

Key takeaway: Small, consistent communication strategies can lead to big impacts for students and families.