Supporting and Serving Families in Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

In this course, students apply models, skills, and processes of teaming when collaborating to support and serve families in the role of an early childhood educator. and professionals. Culturally and linguistically responsive and affirming practices will be explored, in addition to family systems and family diversity, and students will explore a variety of collaborative strategies while working with and supporting families. Teaming models, skills, and processes, including appropriate uses of technology will also be explored as avenues for ensuring responsive early childhood education, early intervention, and early childhood special education. Students will learn about and engage directly with families as a result of this course.