PPT Assignment due in 36 hours
To complete this Assessment:
Use the PowerPoint Template provided to create a presentation with an accompanying script that begins with a Title Slide, ends with a Reference Slide, and includes slides that cover:
· A brief introduction explaining why strong partnerships between staff and families are vital to all involved. (1-2 paragraphs)
· Analyze evidence-based resources in order to suggest:
· Four research-based strategies to help foster caring and meaningful partnerships between staff and families. (2-3 slides)
· At least three questions designed to elicit input from staff on key concepts related to building strong and supportive staff-family partnerships. (You do not need to answer the questions in your script, but they should reflect key concepts that you want staff to explore in greater depth.) (2-3 slides)
· At least two questions for staff to pose to families, which foster communication between families and staff. (1 slide)
· A brief summary of and a citation/link to a recommended article that you would like staff to read before the next workshop, which will be on strengthening staff-family communication. (1 slide)
· The resources that contributed to your knowledge base. (1-2 slides)
Note: The PowerPoint Template is formatted according to this content. However, you can change the slide titles, add slides, and make any adjustments necessary to create the most effective presentation possible.
Presentation Guidelines:
· Use the Notes section of each slide to write the script for your presentation.
· Include photographs on at least four of your slides that appropriately represent the content on the slide, and, as a group, reflect the diversity represented in your center. (If you include photographs of children, other than your own, remember to obtain written permission. Contact your coach for the appropriate form. If you are looking for a copyright-free website, you can use Pexels. Because you are creating this PowerPoint for an Assessment and not to share for-profit, you can also use Shutterstock .
· Be sure to complete the Reference Slide, and accurately cite all of the references you used to complete your PowerPoint. When citing references within the PowerPoint and on the reference slide, use the Walden University APA guidelines for citations and the Academic Writing Expectation (AWE) writing guidelines at AWE Writing Guidelines . (1-2 slide)
· TEXTBOOK: THE WELCOMING CLASSROOM: BUILDING STRONG HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS FOR EARLY LEARNING
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· Chapter 1, “Your Role in Engaging Families” (pp. 9–27)
· Ernst, J. D. (2015). The welcoming classroom: Building strong home-to-school connections for early learning. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House.
· Time Estimate: 18 min
· VIDEO: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS (11:01)
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· Building Relationships Between Parents and Teachers: Megan Olivia Hall at TEDxBurnsvilleED
· TEDTALKS. (November 7, 2013). Building Relationships Between Parents and Teachers: Megan Olivia Hall at TEDxBurnsvilleED [Video File] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kin2OdchKMQ
· WEB RESOURCE: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: GUIDE TO DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES
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· Building partnerships: Guide to developing relationships with families
· The National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement. (n.d.). Building partnerships: Guide to developing relationships with families. Retrieved from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-engagement/developing-relationships-families/building-partnerships-guide-developing
· Time Estimate: 35 min
· WEB SITE SIMULATION: BOOSTING SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERIES: ENGAGING FAMILIES FROM THE START
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· Office of Head Start (n.d.) “Engaging families from the start.” (No. 1). Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Simulation: Boosting school readiness through effective family engagement series [Interactive media]. Retrieved from http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/pfce_simulation
· Time Estimate: 22 min
TEXTBOOK: FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN
Chapter 10, “Establishing and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships” (pp. 264–300)
Scully, P. A., Barbour, C., & Roberts-King, H. (2015). Families, schools, and communities: Building partnerships for educating children (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Time Estimate: 30 min
TEXTBOOK: THE WELCOMING CLASSROOM: BUILDING STRONG HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS FOR EARLY LEARNING
Chapter 2, “Foundational Communication and Collaboration Skills” (pp. 29–33)
Chapter 4, “Becoming a Culturally Competent Communicator” (pp. 65–82)
Ernst, J. D. (2014). The welcoming classroom: Building strong home-to-school connections for early learning. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House.
Time Estimate: 25 min
VIDEO: TEACHERS TV: COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS (18:32)
Teachers TV: Communicating with parents
EdChat Network [EdChat TV]. (August 1, 2013). Teachers TV: Communicating with parents [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vxy-6AUpM