Family involvement is an essential component of a quality early childhood program. However, it can be challenging when parents and families come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, resulting in differences in values, behavioral expectations, and communication. Participants will examine their own cultural beliefs, their origins, and explore how to better connect with and engage with all parents and families.
QRIS : (Family Engagement at all QRIS levels)
Core Competency: 3. Partnering with families and communities
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: Central
Training Address: Holliston Community Children's Center
725 Washington St.
Holliston, MA 01746
Phone: (508) 429-2708
Training Sessions: Session 1: November 6, 2019, 6:30-9:00 PM
Session 2: November 13, 2019, 6:30-9:00 PM
CEU Bearing, English
0.5 CEUs / 5 hours
Registration Link: https://connectedbeginnings.tfaforms.net/233
Registration closes on: October 30th
We cannot accommodate walk-ins or late registrations for this training.