Involves Family in Decision-Making

The professional working with young children shares responsibility, collaborates with families, and involves them in decision-making

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 2.4

Behaviors & Skills

• a
  Values families and welcomes them into the classroom or program setting
  
  
• b
  Works with families as equal partners
  
  
• c
  Collaborates with families to identify children's strengths, interests and goals
  
  
• d
  Invites families to share special interests or talents with the classroom or program
  
  
• e
  Listens to families' suggestions
  
  
• f
  Invites families on excursions into the community and field trips
  
  
• g
  Gives families choices about communication systems
  
  
• h
  Plans conferences, events and activities that are based on family interest, and schedules them for times that are convenient for families
  
  
• i
  Encourages families to participate in program decision-making