This training will offer participants the opportunity to explore effective strategies that center community, family and culture in building partnerships with families that will help support students in their learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to assess and reflect on their own practices, their biases related to connecting with families from different backgrounds and those of the teachers that they coach/supervise, and to identify practical strategies to apply to the classroom.
Audience:
Teachers, Administrators, Therapists, Social Worker, Interested Professionals
Core Competency Area:
Professional Development and Leadership
Skill Level:
Fundamental
Presentation Outcomes:
Through this session, participants will examine their own practice from an antiracist lens, learn new strategies in connecting with families especially those whose culture may be different and explore how they can deepen their relationships with families and create a sense of belonging for all students and families in their classroom including students of color, students with disabilities and students who are bilingual or multilingual.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will explore evidence based inclusive practices meeting the needs of diverse learners in early childhood setting
Participants will investigate an increased understanding of pyramid model practices
Participants will identify practical strategies to apply to build relationships with a wide variety of families
