Learning Outcomes for Partnerships with Parents
Lesson 1: Creating Effective Partnerships
After completing Lesson 1, you will be able to:
- name some reasons why a partnership relationship with parents is important
- identify specific principles to guide parent–staff partnerships
- identify strategies for achieving positive partnerships with parents
- identify strategies for involving parents in their child's program
- identify specific principles of effective two-way communication
- list strategies for handling difficult situations
Lesson 2: Understanding Parents' Points of View
After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to:
- identify strategies for maintaining a positive partnership relationship with parents when special concerns, difficult situations, or disagreements arise
- list tips for making sure parents get what they want from their child's early care and education program
- explain the early childhood professional's ethical responsibilities to families
- identify strategies for including parents in the process of documentation to enhance the parent partnership relationship
- name techniques for involving parents in the evaluation of early care and education programs
