ECE 230 Family, School, Community Relations

Designed to help the student understand and develop methods and procedures for fostering effective family, school and community relations. Topics include: development of methods and techniques in preparation for and delivery of a parent conference, understanding how community agencies can best serve parents and children in relation to school programs, and practical experience in developing communication skills with parents.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Comprehend the value of and goals for involving parents in early education programs
2. Develop comprehensive communication skills, both written and oral
3. Develop a deeper understanding of parent/family needs and how the child care teacher/Center can help meet those needs
4. Explore various types of parent meetings and family/parent involvement
5. Comprehend the value of school policies & regulations
6. Develop an understanding of how to plan for and carry out an effective, developmentally appropriate parent conference