Chapter 32 Test: Engaging Parents and Families

Which of the following is not a form of written communication with families?

• Newsletters

• Brochures

• Daily News Flashes

• Sunshine Calls

Which of the following is not a goal of parent-teacher conferences?

• Engaging parents in the development of their child

• Develop a shared understanding of the child

• Debate parenting vs. teaching methods

• Share with parents what children are like at the center

Which of the following is not a guideline to use when making a sunshine call?

• Plan the conversation by carefully choosing what to say

• Express concern over a child’s troubling behavior

• Keep the call to about 5 minutes in length

• Give the parent words of praise and thanks

Parent and family engagement refers to patterns of participation in educational programs by family members.

• True

• False

Ongoing communication has little impact on the involvement of parents and family.

• True

• False

When talking with parents at the parent-teacher conference, provide specific information.

• True

• False

A sunshine call allows the teacher to enter the child’s world by spending time together in the family’s home.

• True

• False

Through discussion groups, family members become familiar with child growth and development concepts.

• True

• False

A disadvantage of a discussion group is that parents may be forced to think through their problems.

• True

• False

Building trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds is important to help parents to feel safe, competent, and appreciated by teachers.

• True

• False