Strong partnerships between teachers and families are essential to the success and well-being of school-age children. This class focuses on the important role childcare professionals play in building respectful, collaborative relationships with families. Participants will explore effective communication strategies, professional boundaries, cultural responsiveness, and ways to engage families as partners in supporting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Training Level: Basic; DHR Area: CCPF; CKA Area: ICFC; CDA Area: 4; CCDF Area: 19; ASELD Area: FCE; QRIS Area: 3; Target Age Group: School-Age