Partnering with Parents and Promoting Parental Involvement (4 clock hours) Description of Program: Strengthening partnerships between caretakers and early care and education providers is critical to securing successful outcomes for children. Primary responsibility for the development and well-being of children lies within the family, and all segments of society must support families as they rear their children. This 4-hour session will help early childhood providers develop an action plan for promoting parental involvement. At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Partner with children’s caretakers and work together for optimal development of the child;
- Explore three types of parental involvement that are critical in a young person’s education;
- Identify and address parental involvement barriers in their educational programs; and
- Develop an action plan for promoting optimal parental involvement
CDA Competency Goal: V—To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
Core Competency Content Area: VII—Program Planning and Development
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