Established interactions should include
- items of general interest to parents
- one-on-one contact suggesting research-based strategies to deal with a concern regarding a specific child
- resources and child development information. Information may be shared via
- newsletter
- website
- personal conference
- progress report.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What information should students communicate to parents/guardians?
- How does a student effectively communicate with parents/guardians?
Communication
- How does one determine which information is appropriate to share with parents?
- What are the consequences of sharing information that is not accurate or developmentally appropriate?
Leadership
- What skills are needed to select developmental topics to share with parents?
- What should be done to ensure that the information shared with parents is accurate?
Management
- What criteria can be used to evaluate the quality and accuracy of the developmental topics shared with parents?
- What are the advantages/disadvantages of sharing information with parents regarding developmental topics and concerns related to children?