Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding family engagement and community partnerships. These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:Supportive and effective communication skillsDynamics, roles, and relationships among children/youth, families, and child and youth care professionalsCommunity resources that support all children, youth, and familiesProtection of confidentiality of all children, youth, and familiesFamily engagement in child and youth care programsYouth engagement in school-age care programsDiversity in society and activities, materials, and environmentsBenefits and process of collaborations with families and the community.
Engaged fathers—whether they live with their children or not—contribute to their children’s well-being, families, and communities. Learn ways to create an environment where fathers are welcomed, valued, and respected in your program.
Democratic life skills are the emotional and social capacities individuals need to function civilly in a modern, diverse, and complex democratic society. Through this course, participants will learn five strategies for teaching democratic life skills developmentally appropriately.
Educators play a crucial role in understanding each child’s unique attributes, their families, and the broader community in which they are embedded. Educators can cultivate a classroom environment that fosters a child’s deep sense of belonging, being, and becoming. This is a competent level training.
This course helps educators foster meaningful family partnerships through frequent, clear, and direct communication. Embracing a strength-based approach, the course highlights ten positive communication strategies that help educators Engage, Empower, and Connect with families.
Participants will reexamine their definition of families and explore ways to broaden family engagement strategies to includes today’s diverse family structures.
The course “Enhancing Family Engagement and Equity in Education” equips educators and school staff with the skills to engage diverse families and foster equitable educational environments. Participants will learn about equity vs. equality, explore inclusivity strategies, and address the complexities of family engagement, cultural influences, and implicit biases.
Discover how to communicate effectively with families about their child’s behavior, considering the various environmental and cultural factors. Gain insights into creating cohesive strategies that promote consistency and adaptability in early childhood educational settings, ensuring every child thrives.
Participants will learn strategies for supporting children who are family is experiencing divorce.
Educators must understand how a child’s cultural influences affect their development. Participants will explore fostering a culturally responsive learning environment .
A teacher’s affirming attitude toward students from culturally diverse backgrounds significantly impacts student learning. Participants will learn ten strategies for creating a culturally affirming learning environment.
