Recommended Practice Module 5: Families

This free, online module offers content related to supporting children’s learning and development through quality adult-child and child-child interactions. Objectives target what family-centered practices are, how to build the capacity of families, and strategies for building trusting partnerships with families. Dr. Carol Trivette summarizes the research on family practices in lesson 1. Lessons 2 and 3 share strategies on how to treat families with respect, involve them in decision-making, help them to increase their confidence and competence, and encourage effective collaboration with other professionals. Much of this work is accomplished with examples and activities.

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Family Engagement