Description
In this module, you will learn about the process and development of relationships, and strategies to support conversations with families about their child’s development.
Module Outline
- Unit 1: Respect the Family’s Role in the Child’s Development
In this interactive simulation, learners can practice strategies by virtually engaging with a family through exploring the child’s development. Estimated time to complete: 1 professional development clock hour. - Unit 2: Practice: Respect the Family’s Role
In this simulation interaction, learners can practice strategies by virtually engaging with a family through exploring the child’s development. Estimated time to complete: 0.5 professional development clock hour. - Unit 3: Practice: Engaging Families
In this interactive simulation, learners can virtually role-play a conversation with a family regarding a developmental concern. Learners can practice strategies by choosing what to say to the family and observing how the family responds. Estimated time to complete: 1 professional development clock hour. - Companion Resources
Available through CECO or from the list below. - Learning Extension Guide
This guide provides additional activities you can use to extend learning about the development process and respecting the family’s role in the child’s development. It includes activities you can complete by yourself, with a partner, or with a group.
Visit the Family Engagement Toolkit landing page to learn more about earning professional development clock hours through California Early Childhood Online (CECO) and the ECE Workforce Registry.
Resources to Extend Learning
Professional development clock hours are not available for extended learning resources or simulations listed below. To receive professional development clock hours for these activities, click on the “Sign In and Start Module 3” button above and complete the toolkit units via CECO.
Engaging Families in Early Learning Document
This resource helps you learn more about how to build supportive and trusting relationships with families and use Relationship-based Practices.
Respect the Family in the Child’s Development Document
Download this resource to learn about how to use the child’s development to engage with families.
Practice: Respect the Family’s Role Simulation
In this interactive simulation, learners can practice strategies by virtually engaging with a family through exploring the child’s development. You can earn professional development clock hours by completing it on CECO. Learn more about the available versions.
Practice: Engaging Families Simulation
In this interactive simulation, learners can virtually role-play a conversation with a family about a developmental concern. Learners can practice strategies by choosing what to say to the family and observing how the family responds. You can earn professional development clock hours by completing it on CECO. Learn more about the available versions.
Learning Extension Guide Document
This guide provides additional activities you can use to extend your learning about the development process and respecting the family’s role in the child’s development. It includes activities you can complete by yourself, with a partner, or with a group.
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