School, Family and Community Partnerships

Catalog description

This course focuses on the role of the teacher in building strong school-family partnerships. Family systems theory, approaches to meeting the diverse needs of children and families, and the influence of culture on family perspectives of engagement are explored. The role of the teacher in advocating for and supporting families using a strengths-based approach are addressed, effective strategies for two-way communication and collaborative approaches to meeting the diverse needs of children and families. Social justice, equity, and cultural competence is examined as factors in supportive communication and collaboration. Prerequisite: ECE 415 ; taken concurrently with ECE 424 and ECE 455 ; admission to teacher education. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring.