Parent Engagement

Family Engagement

​Read pages 38-41

What must be assessed

• Parental Resilience

• Social Connections

• Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

• Concrete Support in Times of Need

• Social and Emotional Competence of Children

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Parental Resilience: Managing stress and functioning well even when faced with challenges,

and trauma.

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Social Connections: Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental, and spiritual support.

What are ways that these needs can be met for parents by the provider? (Choose all that apply)

• Have community resources listed and available for parents

• Have social gatherings so parents can get to know each other

• Provide on-site counseling provided by the teachers

• Listen when parents share information.

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Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical,

, language, social, and emotional development.

Concrete Support in
Times of Need

Access to concrete support and services that address a family's needs and helps minimize stress caused by challenges.

Social and Emotional Competence of Children

Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions, and establish and maintain relationships.

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Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs do you feel is being supported by providing parents with supports and resources to lean on during times of need?

(There may be many answers, but one stands out)

Multiple Choice

On page 40, there is a list of what an early learning provider must communicate with parents. How often must the child's progress be communicated?

• Once a year

• Never

• Twice a year

• Once a month

Multiple Choice

Parents and guardians must be given full access to their child during normal hours of operation of the childcare facility unless there is a court order in place limiting contact.

• True

• False