Families Matter!

06/03/2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Richmond Heights Memorial Library
8001 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights
Saint Louis, MO 63117
United States of America
Room Number: Meeting Room

Summary

*In-person, Public Training*
We know that our children develop best when they have strong relationships with the important adults in their lives. Our roles as early childhood professionals include developing trusting relationships with the children entrusted into our care AND to support parents in creating deep and lasting relationships with their child that will provide a strong resilient foundations for the ups and downs as they journey towards adulthood.

Description

Presented By: Kathy Gleich-Krus

Location: Richmond Heights Memorial Library

8001 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Objectives: 

  • Define family engagement
  • Recognize that a child's well-being is linked to the well-being of the family
  • Explain the role of preschool teachers in the development of strong family relationships
  • Learn ways to foster engagement and strengthen relationships with families
  • Create steps to implement and enhance family engagement at your center


Core Competencies: 2b: Collaborate as partners with families in young children's development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships and engagement. (2 Hours)

CDAs: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)