Collaborative family partnerships are a key to success in early childhood programs. Course topics highlight formal and informal communication with parents and the community, and how to be culturally-responsive within these relationships. Students will learn practical strategies for partnering with families and the community to support, enhance, and maximize the quality of care and education for young children. Focus will be on acquiring the critical skills teachers need to establish effective, productive relationships with families and in the community where they teach.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.