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1. Course Agenda​
2. ​Discussion: Family Involvement - Pre-assessment  (1/3)
3. Families in a Changing World
4. Family Statistics
5. Family Night
6. Familial Involvement
7. Avoiding Common Pitfalls
8. Discussion: Successful After-Hours (2/3)
9. Components of a Successful Family Night
10. Event Planning Tips
    
11. Staffing Events
    
12. Family Program Theme Ideas
    
13. End of Course Quiz (3/3)
14. Course Evaluation Form​

Course Description

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Families are an integral part of a successful child care program. Making families feel welcome and connected is one of many ways to develop positive working relationships. The simple act of planning after-hours family programs can provide an opportunity to bridge the relationship gaps between caregivers and families, strengthen family partnerships, assist children in adjusting to child care, and promote a positive self-concept in children. This training will cover the previous mentioned topics and support this with research-based issues as well as provide several fresh ideas for involving families.  

Course Difficulty: Level 2 - This course has entry level vocabulary that most students should be able to easily become familiar with. Assignments include peer discussion boards, open-ended and multiple choice questions. ​​​​

Learning Outcomes

• Identify five considerations to make when planning a family program or event
• Identify one common pitfall when planning family events 
• Explain how common pitfalls may be avoided
• Analyze a hypothetical situation 
• State two factors to consider when staffing an after-hours event
• Discuss the benefits of family events or programs
• Apply the concepts covered in the training in their programs
• Discuss the importance of careful planning  

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3. Facilitator Information
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Course Acknowledgments

A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup BS Ed. for developing the curriculum for this course. 

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CDA Criteria for this Course

CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

CDA Content Area: Building Productive Relationships with Families ​(1 hour)

Technical Requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets to complete courses. However, each device is different, and an individual's skill level with the device may determine their success with using a mobile device.
• Recommended web browser:  Google Chrome

            - Microsoft Edge, Safari and Firefox are other acceptable browsers.
            - Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, and you may have issues if you use it to take training.

•  Operating System

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           - Outdated operating systems may cause technical difficulties.

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• Videos may require Adobe Flash Player.

Sources

1. How To Run a Successful Family Night by Evelyn Beck.Retrieved from http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/1183-how-to-run-a-successful-family-night
2. Family Education and Community Building by Welcoming Schools Retrieved from http://www.welcomingschools.org/pages/family-education-and-community-building/
3. Family Involvement in Children's Education by the U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/FamInvolve/execsumm.html
4. School, Family & Community Partnerships Overlapping Spheres of Influence by Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports. Retrieved from http://www.pbis.org/family/family-partnership

Optional Resources for Further Study
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1. Course Agenda​
2. Family Involvement - Pre-assessment  (1/3)
3. Families in a Changing World
4. Family Statistics
5. Family Night
6. Familial Involvement
​7. Avoiding Common Pitfalls
8. Successful After-Hours (2/3)

9. Components of a Successful Family Night
10. Event Planning Tips
11. Staffing Events
12. Family Program Theme Ideas
13. End of Course Quiz (3/3)
14. Course Evaluation Form​
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