Author Question: Explain how Head Start has been exemplary in their requirements and support for family involvement ... (Read 50 times)

pane00 · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

Explain how Head Start has been exemplary in their requirements and support for family involvement in childrens early education.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe five common barriers to family involvement in education and for each barrier provide at least one effective and appropriate solution.

What will be an ideal response?

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In place since its beginning
Evolved over the years
Related to current research including child readiness for school
7 broad goals: well-being, relationships, lifelong educators, learners, transitions, community connections, advocates and leaders

Answer to Question 2

Barrier: school environments commonly discourage family involvement; Solution: better prepare teachers and administrators about benefits of partnerships
Barrier: Families and schools have different expectations; Solution: increase two-way communication
Barrier: Parent involvement often viewed in a negative light; Solution: attempt to understand other point of view and open communication
Barrier: Diversity of families is a challenge; Solution: attention to specific family needs is necessary
Barrier: Teacher preparation programs lack attention to working with families; Solution: increase content knowledge in teacher prep related to families