Strengthening Family Engagement: Tools for Positive Partnership

03/16/2021 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ET

Description

Partnering to support a child’s learning and development is a dynamic and intentional process. In this workshop, early learning professionals will explore ways to leverage families’ strengths, maintain positive relationships, and connect families with community support. The Trying Together Family Engagement Toolkit will serve as a guide for supportive engagement strategies, along with the family engagement technology tool Message from Me. With these tools at hand, early learning professionals will enhance their family engagement strategies to connect deeply, build trust, and join in true partnership for the well-being of the young child.  

This event is open to child care providers and educators located in Allegheny County. PQAS credit is available.

Course Details

  • Session Date: Thursday, March 16, 2021
  • Instructors: Serena Washington, Sarah Grubb, and Katie Gullone
  • CKC: K3.6 C1

Learning Objectives

Through active participation and successful completion of this virtual module, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how to use the Trying Together Family Engagement Toolkit to enrich family engagement practice.
  • Discuss intentional practices to support and maintain positive, reciprocal relationships with families.
  • Identify community resources specific to families’ needs.

Registration

This event is open to child care providers and educators located in Allegheny County. To register, use the button at the top of this page. Space is limited. Registration will close on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 5 p.m. 

More Information

For questions about the session, please contact Serena Washington at serena@tryingtogether.org or Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions regarding course credit, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.

 

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