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
Fall 2023 Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023 Sep 22, 2023 at 4pm ET Sep 27, 2023 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2023 Nov 06, 2023 – Feb 09, 2024 Nov 01, 2023 at 4pm ET Nov 03, 2023 at 4pm ET
Winter 2024 Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024 Jan 12, 2024 at 4pm ET Jan 17, 2024 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2024 Feb 19, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024 Feb 09, 2024 at 4pm ET Feb 14, 2024 at 4pm ET

Fall 2023

  • Dates: Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
  • Deadline: Sep 22, 2023 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Sep 27, 2023 at 4pm ET

Fall/Winter 2023

  • Dates: Nov 06, 2023 – Feb 09, 2024
  • Deadline: Nov 01, 2023 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Nov 03, 2023 at 4pm ET

Winter 2024

  • Dates: Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024
  • Deadline: Jan 12, 2024 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jan 17, 2024 at 4pm ET

Late Winter 2024

  • Dates: Feb 19, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024
  • Deadline: Feb 09, 2024 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Feb 14, 2024 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.