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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 8th Edition George S. Morrison
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Chapter 13
Parents, Families, and the Community
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Kevin M. Dartt
Walden University
Joyce E. Myers
University of Texas Arlington
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
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Learning Outcomes
Explain the new views of parent/family partnerships
Describe how teachers can change how they how they involve parents and families based on changes in the roles of parents and families
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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison
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Learning Outcomes
Describe the six types of parent/family involvement and how you can use each in your program
Explain how teachers can involve families of children with disabilities in their classroom
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New Views of Parent/Family Partnerships
Involvement of parents in decisions
Parents as “owners” of the school
In-home learning activities
Teach parents how to work with their children
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Changing Parents and Families
Working Parents
Fathers
Single Parents
Teenage Parents
Prison/Incarcerated Families
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Changing Parents and Families
Homeless Families and Children
Grandparents as Parents
Linguistically Diverse Parents and Families
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Families
Military families
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Six Types of Family Involvement
Type 1 Parenting Knowledge and Skills
Type 2 Communicating Between Home and School
Type 3 Encouraging Volunteering at School and in the Community
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Six Types of Family Involvement
Type 4 Supporting Student Learning at Home
Type 5 Involvement in Decision Making and Advocacy
Type 6 Collaborating with the Community
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Conducting Parent/Teacher Conferences
Plan ahead
Get to know the families
Avoid an authoritative atmosphere
Communicate at parents’ level
Accentuate the positive
Give families a chance to talk
Learn to listen
Follow up
Develop an action plan
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Other Types of Communication
Home visits
- Required twice a year by Head Start
Making contact by telephone
- Do not act hurried
Involving parents electronically
- Emails
- Teacher website
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Involving Families of Children with Disabilities
Under IDEA parents have the following protections:
The right to give informed written consent and the right to confidentiality
The right to receive written prior notice
The right to a coordinated IFSP or IEP
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Involving Families of Children with Disabilities
The right to receive services in natural environments and in the least restrictive environment
The right to review records
A process to resolve disputes
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