Partnering With Families To Support Children’S Development

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Course description

This Module covers Guiding Principles that we use to support the process and goal of partnering with families. It addresses issues related to entering the home, beginning relationships, establishing routines, and sharing progress and goals. The second section can be used to support conversations with families regarding aspects of child development. It connects us to resources with information on ways to support healthy development and provides guidelines when families should consult the child’s doctor.

TRAINER AND DEVELOPER:  Ellen Leopold, M. Ed. Social and Emotional and Behavioral Health Consultant, NYS Pyramid Model Master Cadre Trainer, Children’s Institute, Rochester, NY

SEL SERIES:  Designed for all those working with, or on behalf of children and families, this module is part of a series of six (6) separate workshops developed by the Children’s Institute addressing the role Social and Emotional Learning plays in positive communication, relationships, learning, and life skills. 

New Employee Series: One of six modules suggested for New NYS-MEP Employees.

Accompanying video

Duration: 95 minutes

Academic Content Area: Social Emotional Learning, New Employee Orientation

Theory of Action: Subject Content & Instruction, Advocacy to Self-Advocacy, Identity Development

Audience Served: Early Childhood, K-8, 9-12, OSY, Drop Out, Parents

Delivery Method: Group Workshop, Individual Access - Self Serve

Continuing Teacher Leader Education Activity Area: Pedagogy