ECE 2101 - Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems

3 Credits

Examines professional attitudes related to working with diverse families and how unconscious bias may affect family-professional partnerships in early care and education settings. This course covers theoretical perspectives of families and communities, communication strategies, and an exploration of activities and resources to support family engagement in their children’s education. Supporting equity and inclusion of all family cultures in early care and education settings for children ages birth through eight. Note: This course was previously listed as ECE 265.

Prerequisite(s): ECE 1011 with a grade of “C” or better; Demonstrate college readiness in English; see ACC College-Level English Placement Guide.

Corequisite(s): ENG 0094; not required if demonstrate college readiness in English