The following chart lists each lesson and all required and non-required activities and resources in this course. Use this as a guide, table of contents, or print it out and use as a checklist to manually keep track of progress through the course. Required activities are marked with a star and must be completed and reviewed by a trainer, coach or administrator. VLS Partner users will utilize the VLS learning management system to track progress towards course certification.
Within the Management Family Engagement course you will learn about:
- How staff can promote family engagement
- Helping staff communicate with families
- Helping staff work with families of children with special needs
- Strengthening and supporting families, including military families
| Lsn/Req | Title | Section | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Families: An Introduction | ||
| not-required | Reflecting on Families’ Roles in Your Program | explore | |
| not-required | Family Survey | apply | |
| not-required | Staff Survey | apply | |
| 2 | Promoting Family Engagement | ||
| 3 | Promoting Family Engagement: Communicating With Families | ||
| 4 | Working With Families of Children With Special Needs | ||
| not-required | Reflecting on Families of Children with Special Needs | explore | |
| not-required | Using Family-Specific Language | explore | |
| not-required | Useful Resources for Families and Professionals | apply | |
| not-required | The Emotional Experience of Families of Children with Disabilities | apply | |
| 5 | Strengthening Families | ||
| not-required | Community Resources and Contact Information | apply | |
| not-required | Lending Library Booklist | apply | |
| 6 | Strengthening and Supporting Military Families and Families Facing Challenges | ||
