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 Spring 2024 | May 06, 2024 – Jun 28, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 at 4pm ET | May 02, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Summer 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 – Aug 09, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 at 4pm ET | Jun 20, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Fall 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET | Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Late Summer 24 | Aug 12, 2024 – Oct 04, 2024 | Aug 06, 2024 at 4pm ET | Aug 08, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Fall/Winter 2024 | Nov 04, 2024 – Feb 07, 2025 | Oct 29, 2024 at 4pm ET | Oct 31, 2024 at 4pm ET |
| Late Winter 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET | Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET |
| Winter 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET |
Late Spring 2024
- Dates: May 06, 2024 – Jun 28, 2024
- Deadline: Apr 26, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: May 02, 2024 at 4pm ET
Summer 2024
- Dates: Jun 24, 2024 – Aug 09, 2024
- Deadline: Jun 14, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jun 20, 2024 at 4pm ET
Fall 2024
- Dates: Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
- Deadline: Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET
Late Summer 24
- Dates: Aug 12, 2024 – Oct 04, 2024
- Deadline: Aug 06, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Aug 08, 2024 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2024
- Dates: Nov 04, 2024 – Feb 07, 2025
- Deadline: Oct 29, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Oct 31, 2024 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2025
- Dates: Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025
- Deadline: Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET
Winter 2025
- Dates: Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025
- Deadline: Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jan 14, 2025 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.