This micro-course examines techniques that support family and community engagement and effective methods of communication with parents from diverse backgrounds to promote achievement and the healthy development of children. 

Upon successful completion, educators will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of contemporary life that influence the nature of modern PK-8 families
• Identify techniques for developing communication and interaction with families
• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of family and community engagement in the PK-8 classroom
• Summarize strategies educators can use to welcome families of culturally diverse backgrounds and with unique situations
• Compare and contrast successful parental involvement programs

Intended Audience:

• Education professionals new to the field of education who want to learn how to effectively engage PK-8 families 
• Veteran education professionals who want to learn new strategies to engage PK-8 families
• Education professionals who want to earn continuing professional education
• Education professionals who have limited time to go to face-to-face classes 
• Former education professionals who want to recertify teaching credentials 

Required Course Text: 

• Gestwicki, C. (2016). Home, school and community relations: A guide to working with parents (9th ed.). Wadsworth Publishers: Belmont, CA.

Course details:

👩‍💻Self-paced course

⏳8 week access

🏅4.4 CEUs

🏷️$399