PROS250: Communicating Effectively with Parents
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 2026 | May 04, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 | Apr 26, 2026 at 4pm ET | Apr 30, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Summer 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 07, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 at 4pm ET | Jun 18, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Late Summer 26 | Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026 | Aug 02, 2026 at 4pm ET | Aug 06, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Fall 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 at 4pm ET | Sep 24, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Fall/Winter 2026 | Nov 09, 2026 – Feb 05, 2027 | Nov 01, 2026 at 4pm ET | Nov 05, 2026 at 4pm ET |
| Winter 2027 | Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 02, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 at 4pm ET | Jan 21, 2027 at 4pm ET |
| Late Winter 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 | Feb 07, 2027 at 4pm ET | Feb 11, 2027 at 4pm ET |
Late Spring 2026
- Dates: May 04, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline: Apr 26, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Apr 30, 2026 at 4pm ET
Summer 2026
- Dates: Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 07, 2026
- Deadline: Jun 14, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jun 18, 2026 at 4pm ET
Late Summer 26
- Dates: Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026
- Deadline: Aug 02, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Aug 06, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall 2026
- Dates: Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
- Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Sep 24, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2026
- Dates: Nov 09, 2026 – Feb 05, 2027
- Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Nov 05, 2026 at 4pm ET
Winter 2027
- Dates: Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 02, 2027
- Deadline: Jan 17, 2027 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jan 21, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2027
- Dates: Feb 15, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
- Deadline: Feb 07, 2027 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Feb 11, 2027 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.