Engaging Parents as Partners Using Traditional and Distance Learning Models
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
The article discusses the importance of engaging parents as partners in early childhood programs. It emphasizes the need for early childhood practitioners to listen to families, acknowledge their strengths, and learn from them in order to support children's development. The article provides strategies for developing school-home partnerships, including school placement notifications, home visits, parent orientation, parent handbooks, daily conversations, written communication, and parent-teacher conferences. It also addresses the implications of COVID-19 on distance learning and highlights the importance of maintaining communication and collaboration with parents during this time. Overall, the article emphasizes the significance of establishing supportive relationships with families to promote children's success in both traditional and distance learning programs. [Extracted from the article]
Recommended Citation
Fazio-Brunson, M., Boudreaux, A., DiCarlo, C., Hailey, D. J., & Jordan, K. (2024). Engaging Parents as Partners… Childcare Exchange, Fall, 46–51.