ED 135 - Fam. and Com. Relationships

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Education

Description:

Students learn the significance of the family-child-school relationship, the role of parents and other caregivers, and how to work effectively with diverse families and within diverce communities. Particular emphasis will be paid to cultural, ethnic, linguistic and economic diversity; non- traditional families; and families and communities faced with special challenges such as poverty. Involvement of parents and/or other primary care-givers in children's schooling is discussed at length, including various types of informal and formal home-school communications, home visits, home-school meetings and conferences. Students learn how to develop partnerships with families, including those with children who have special developmental needs, and study the legal righs of the child, special housing concerns, and social service agency support.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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