Module 5: Building Family Partnerships
Upon completing this module, educators will be able to engage and inspire families as productive participants to co-facilitate progress for students with disabilities.
Click into each lesson for more information about what is covered in this module.
Introduction to Module 5
Lecture 1: What is High-Quality Family Engagement?
Lecture 2: The Importance of Family Engagement for the Diverse Learner
Lecture 3: Empathy for Families of Diverse Learners
Lesson 1 Meaning Making Activity
Test Your Knowledge - Family Engagement
Lecture 1: What is Culture and Why Does it Matter?
Lecture 2: Implicit Bias - A Barrier to Working Effectively with Families
Lecture 3: Understanding One's Own Culture Lens - a starting Point for Cultural Competence
Lecture 4: Building Cultural Competence and Supporting Families
Lesson 2 Meaning Making Activity
Test Your Knowledge: Cultural Competence
Lecture 1: The Importance of Communication
Lecture 2: Communication Strategies for Family Engagement
Lesson 3 Meaning Making Activity
Lecture 1: Finding Common Language
Lecture 2: Connecting Families to Resources and Supports
Lecture 3: Carry-Over and Training for Families
Lesson 4 Meaning Making Activity
Test Your Knowledge: Carry Over Supports
Instructions: Intervention Planning with Families
Wrap Up of Module 5
Module 5 Feedback