High quality programs intentionally build collaborative relationships among families, schools and the community. These modules introduce methods for enhancing communication and collaboration among out-of-school time programs and the families, schools, communities of the children and youth served
During this training, participants will explore what it means to build authentic relationships with families, practice the foundational the skills needed to do this and explore biases that might prohibit them from developing authentic relationships with families.
During this training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of human needs and the needs of their families and begin fostering empathy for their families.
During this training, participants will explore what it means to center belonging at the heart of their family engagement and strategies to implement in their program to create a sense of belonging for families.
During this training, participants will discuss out-of-school time program connections with the school day stakeholders and how to strengthen those partnerships.
During this module presentation, participants will discuss out-of-school time program connections with the neighborhoods and community in which they work.
