Partnerships with Learners and Caregivers

Catalog description

Close social relationships build a sense of belonging and well-being for learners and caregivers. When trust is cultivated, growth and transformation become possible. This course builds on previous learning about establishing relationships but focuses on how to build and strengthen relationships with learners and their families as the school year progresses. Effective partnerships require humility, openness, and empathy. In this course, participants reflect and practice these skills as they engage in ongoing, two-way communication with families, leverage meaningful interactions to connect with learners on a deeper level, and provide additional support to a learner that has proven more challenging to reach.