Family and School Partnerships: Beginning the School Year Together

For families, knowing their child’s teacher and having a relationship with their school fosters a sense of security. Last year, many schools across the state and country closed and added precautions to create a safe and clean environment for students. At times, these new guidelines meant less physical interactions and communication between educators and the families of children they serve. Now, schools are opening their doors for the upcoming school year, and it is important to reconstruct the teacher-family partnerships to support the best outcomes for every child. 

By the end of this training, participants will:
1. Describe the importance of understanding that families are their child’s first teacher and lifelong educator.
2. Discover the importance and role of the families’ culture and language while communicating and developing a relationship.
3. Identify strategies, practices, and tips to create opportunities for family engagement.
4. Express what their current practice is and how they will implement new practices in their classroom.

Presenters: Debra Cruz and Stephanie Templin, Quality and Education Coaching Specialists, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County

Technology Requirements
•  Computer, tablet, or smartphone
•  Internet Access 
•  For all smartphones, the GoToWebinar App must be downloaded

Attendance Policy: Participants missing more than 15 minutes of total training time will NOT receive a certificate of participation. Please be prepared to arrive on time and stay until the end of the training. Late participants will not receive credit for the training. 

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. Participants who arrive 15 minutes late to this training will not be admitted. Participants MUST complete both the post test and training evaluation to receive a certificate of participation.