Course

How to Build Good Relationships With Parents, Families and Carers

Strengthen communication and collaboration with parents, families, and carers for improved student outcomes.

23 lessons2 hoursCompletion certificate

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What you’ll cover

  1. 1Course welcome
  2. 2Introduction
  3. 3Set some learning goals
  4. 4Why family involvement in education is important
  5. 5Developing partnerships with families
  6. 6Different types of families
  7. 7Culturally responsive practices
  8. 8Effective communication with families
  9. 9Your role
  10. 10Building connection and trust
  11. 11What to communicate
  12. 12Barriers
  13. 13Making time to talk with families
  14. 14Communication strategies
  15. 15Proactive ways to involve families
  16. 16Stop, Reflect, Act
  17. 17Stop, Reflect, Act in action
  18. 18Managing difficult relationships
  19. 19Taking care of yourself
  20. 20Reflection
  21. 21Taxonomy of learning
  22. 22Suggestions for collaboration
  23. 23Congratulations