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Family Engagement Checklist

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  1. Ensure that families' opinions are heard and included in the program's planning processes.
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  2. Ensure that staff members have appropriate training and supervision to support families and their children.
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  3. Develop knowledge of relationship building that is grounded in cross-cultural responsiveness.
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  4. Include teachers in parenting education sessions so parents and teachers can share information.
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  5. Share information about different kinds of education and training opportunities for families.
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  6. Prepare staff members to engage families in appropriate ways at all times.
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  7. Create safe environments where families and staff can learn from each other in mutually respectful ways.
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  8. Conduct staff training around encouraging families to be advocates for their children.
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  9. Provide information to families about resources available in the community.
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  10. Link families to support systems and resources.
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  11. Share information with families about disabilities and special health needs.
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  12. Provide advocacy training so families can become better advocates for their children.
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  13. Make all feel welcome at the program.
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  14. Initiate relationships with families that are receptive, responsive and respectful.
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  15. Include family-friendly spaces with pictures and materials that affirm all families.
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  16. ³Ô¹ÏÍø family-child relationships in a way that values the culture and language of the family.
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  17. Ensure that parent meetings are announced in a way that is inviting, and that language is not a barrier to participation.
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  18. Approach families as equal partners in their children’s learning.
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  19. Acknowledge the family’s role as their child’s first teacher.
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  20. Encourage parent-to-parent support among the community of families.
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