HDF 257 Home, School, and Community

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Emphasizes helping future teachers and child care workers recognize and understand their unique position as resource coordinators and facilitators for parents. Focuses on developing effective and appropriate communication skills. Analyzes issues involving children with disabilities; ethics and values; and parent, school, and community opportunities.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Early Childhood Education program; and placement into WR 090; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the necessity and opportunities for inclusion of communication with the whole family.
Apply theory-based and practical skills in order to establish rapport and effective communication with parents and to facilitate appropriate parent involvement with the school.
Examine issues involving children with disabilities, professional ethics, and family values.
Explain opportunities for parental involvement in their child’s school and the community.

Content Outline

Parent Community
- History - first educator
- Philosophy of working with parents
Communication with Parents
- School settings
- Home settings
- Cultural, religious, and family values
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Parent Conferences
- Parent communication
- Parent meetings
Parent Education Programs
Home Visits
Working with Children with Disabilities
Families with Multiple Risk Factors
Advocating for Children and Families