Meaningful engagement with families in an early childhood program supports children's early learning and later academic success. (NAEYC, 2017). Because of the unique position in the lives of families and children, early childhood educators need to examine and improve strategies for partnering with families, especially diverse families. Examine how culture affects your own beliefs around family and parent engagement, and explore ideas about how educators can create a climate of trust by honoring diversity, and communicating in a collaborative way to support the care and education of their children.

Trainer: Linda Schumacher

Linda Schumacher has been a state-wide trainer and coach since 2006. Prior to that, she taught in a variety of settings, including center-based care, public and private special education. Linda owned and operated her own family child care program where she successfully included children with moderate to severe special needs. Linda has a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education. Linda lives in Holliston with her husband, Greg. Linda has 2 grown daughters of her own and many other grown children whom she will always consider "Linda's kids."

PDC Region: Western

Training Address: 1 College Ln., Greenfield, MA 01301

Training Sessions: 11/11/2019 9:00am - 3:00pm

CEU bearing Conference, English

0.5 CEUs / 5 hours

Registration Link: https://connectedbeginnings.tfaforms.net/239

Registration closes on: November 4th

We cannot accommodate walk-ins or late registrations for this training.