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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 8th Edition George S. Morrison

Chapter 13

Parents, Families, and the Community

Developed by:

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

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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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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