Description: Strong family partnerships are essential to children’s success and program quality. This course equips early childhood professionals with practical strategies to build trusting, respectful, and responsive relationships with families. Participants will explore the diverse characteristics, cultures, and experiences that make each family unique and learn how these differences shape communication, expectations, and engagement.
Educators will strengthen their ability to communicate effectively with families, collaborate to support children’s learning and development, and connect families to community resources. The course also emphasizes meaningful family involvement—moving beyond participation to true partnership.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Recognize and respect family diversity by identifying the unique structures, cultures, values, and experiences that shape family engagement.
- Apply effective communication strategies to build trusting, collaborative partnerships with families that support children’s learning and classroom success.
- Identify and implement strategies that encourage meaningful family involvement in their child’s education at home and in the early childhood setting.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 2 Clock Hours | .2 CEUs
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers and Directors
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
- CDA Competency Statement IV: To establish a positive and productive relationship with families
