HDFS 242: Family Engagement in Early Childhood

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS

An introduction to strategies to support and partner with all families of young children to build a solid cognitive, social-emotional, and physical foundation to support the child’s success.

Course Outcomes
  • Discuss and demonstrate strategies for family engagement in diverse contexts.
  • Discuss and demonstrate how to strengthen families for student success.
  • Discuss and demonstrate how to foster equitable partnerships with families.
  • Apply one inclusive family strengthening strategy with selected students/families or redesign a school event with families to be inclusive of all families based on the 5 Protective Factors.