This week’s discussion will allow you to examine several different family and community partnerships common in early childhood education. You will use your knowledge and experience to discuss which partnerships you will work on to facilitate in your future role. To prepare for this week’s discussion, please review the required readings for the week. Also, you should focus specifically on Epstein’s research of types of parent involvement models beginning on Chapter 4 of your course textbook.
For this discussion, choose three of the six types of family involvement discussed and complete following table:
Type of Parent Partnership Most important characteristic of this type of partnership Ways you will support this partnership in your desired future role including a connection to the community Barriers you may encounter in developing this partnership in your desired future role Plan of action to overcome barriers you may encounter in developing this partnership in your desired future role