Family and Community Partnerships

Catalog description

This course focuses on leadership in building partnerships with families, colleagues, and the community at large. Topics include family systems theory, community collaboration approaches to meet the diverse needs of citizens, cultural and family diversity, impact of schools and education, and effective communication. As a result of this course, students will have a clear understanding of the critical importance of school/workplace-community relations, and the role of families, businesses, organizations, and leaders in creating a community of service for diverse needs. SJE