Title: Demonstrate interactions that promote family partnerships.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Promoting Supportive Relationships with Families

Demonstration should include

- using effective communication skills and techniques
- showing respect for different roles of families and child care providers
- showing knowledge of and appreciation for cultural and linguistic diversity
- ensuring confidentiality.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What opportunities do early education professionals have to interact with the children's families?
- How can a child care center incorporate cultural and linguistic awareness to enhance learning?

Communication

- How can appropriate family involvement with the child's learning be encouraged?
- What communication skills are needed for constructive and supportive interactions?

Leadership

- Who would be most adversely affected by a lack of constructive and supportive interactions with families?
- What leadership skills promote strong family partnerships?

Management

- How can professionals demonstrate constructive and supportive interactions with families?
- What resources help maintain constructive and supportive interactions with families?
- What are ways to provide opportunities for positive interactions with families?