How to Build Effective Partnerships with Families

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Consider how language and cultural differences impact relationships with families. Reflect on ways to build positive and productive relationships with families. Take a closer look into how to develop successful communication techniques, even when there are disagreements.

Course Information

Designed to assist teachers in building positive and productive relationships with families in their childcare centers, this course examines how language and cultural differences impact relationships with families and how to develop successful communication techniques to use, even when there are disagreements.

Funding for this 1-hour training course was provided by the Workforce Solutions as part of their Early Care and Education Quality Improvement initiative.

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