research on trends and issues in family engagement practices

-study and understand the three environmental systems theories: Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory, Bronfenbrenners Bioecological theory and the family systems theory.

-choose one of the following five issues: same-sex marriage. grandparents as caregivers, divorce, foster care, or adoption and its impact on young children

-research the chosen issue online ( i would choose divorce or foster care)

- write a 3 page paper APA format

1. analyzing the chosen issue within the context of each of the three theories.
2. describing the family engagement practices that you will use to work with families
3. discussing the knowledge and skills you have obtained from the research
4. how it has furthered your professional development
5. how you might share this knowledge with your collagues and families.