CONT250: Communicating Effectively with Parents
The system was very user friendly, and the course was very interactive and informative. I enjoyed learning alongside peers even though I was on a computer at home. The information taught was clear and easy to understand with very supportive resources to reference.
Please note that this course is not eligible for a refund, should you wish to drop the course at any point.
This short, self-directed course is designed for educational assistants in schools and educators in the field of early childhood education and developmental service work. It explores strategies for developing lasting partnerships with families through effective communication.
Learners will have opportunities to develop essential communication skills through contextual exercises, activities, and reflections, and will learn strategies that eliminate barriers and promote inclusive and respectful communication.
Topics include
- Communication styles
- Culturally responsive communication
- Communicating with parents whose first language is not English
- Communicating with parents who may have learning differences or disabilities
- Building trust
- Encouraging parental involvement
- Empowering parents and supporting advocacy
- Setting up effective family meetings
- Documentation strategies
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Summer 25 | Aug 11, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 at 4pm ET | Aug 07, 2025 at 4pm ET |
| Fall 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 at 4pm ET | Sep 25, 2025 at 4pm ET |
| Fall/Winter 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 – Feb 06, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 at 4pm ET | Nov 06, 2025 at 4pm ET |
| Winter 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 – Apr 03, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 at 4pm ET | Jan 22, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Late Winter 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026 | Feb 06, 2026 at 4pm ET | Feb 12, 2026 at 4pm ET |
Late Summer 25
- Dates: Aug 11, 2025 – Oct 03, 2025
- Deadline: Aug 01, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Aug 07, 2025 at 4pm ET
Fall 2025
- Dates: Sep 29, 2025 – Dec 05, 2025
- Deadline: Sep 19, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Sep 25, 2025 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2025
- Dates: Nov 10, 2025 – Feb 06, 2026
- Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Nov 06, 2025 at 4pm ET
Winter 2026
- Dates: Jan 26, 2026 – Apr 03, 2026
- Deadline: Jan 16, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jan 22, 2026 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2026
- Dates: Feb 16, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026
- Deadline: Feb 06, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Feb 12, 2026 at 4pm ET
Application Requirements
This course has no application requirements.
Course Materials
This course has no required resources.
Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.