Competency Goal 4
Competency Goal 4
To establish positive and productive relationships with families
As an early childhood professional, it is my responsibility to establish positive and productive relationships with the families of the children I care for. Since the parents entrust the wellbeing of their children to me, it is important that they feel as though they are not only an active part of their children’s lives when away, but also an active member in the development of their child. In order to be successful at this, I will maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family. By inviting the parents to visit and volunteer as often of possible, I will be able to build a trusting relationship. This type of relationship both encourages the child’s relationship with their family, and my relationship with the family.
I maintain monthly progress reports in order to make the family aware of what their child is learning and what they might need to work on. My progress reports will be based on ASQs screenings, in which I will also make available to the family. By involving the family in the progress of their children, I am able to reassure the families that their children are progressing accordingly, developing appropriately, and in safe and caring hands.
Another way I keep an open line of communication with the parents is by sending home a monthly calendar. This enables me to inform the parents of the activities planned for the month. This helps the parents know what projects and events we have planned. We also strongly encourage the parent’s involvement. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month I have a monthly parent meeting to inform parents of everything that is happening in the class and what the children are learning for the month. Parent opinion is encouraged and taken into consideration when creating lesson plans and individualized plans for children.
Part of my commitment to professionalism includes continuing in my professional and personal growth,
To establish positive and productive relationships with families
As an early childhood professional, it is my responsibility to establish positive and productive relationships with the families of the children I care for. Since the parents entrust the wellbeing of their children to me, it is important that they feel as though they are not only an active part of their children’s lives when away, but also an active member in the development of their child. In order to be successful at this, I will maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family. By inviting the parents to visit and volunteer as often of possible, I will be able to build a trusting relationship. This type of relationship both encourages the child’s relationship with their family, and my relationship with the family.
I maintain monthly progress reports in order to make the family aware of what their child is learning and what they might need to work on. My progress reports will be based on ASQs screenings, in which I will also make available to the family. By involving the family in the progress of their children, I am able to reassure the families that their children are progressing accordingly, developing appropriately, and in safe and caring hands.
Another way I keep an open line of communication with the parents is by sending home a monthly calendar. This enables me to inform the parents of the activities planned for the month. This helps the parents know what projects and events we have planned. We also strongly encourage the parent’s involvement. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month I have a monthly parent meeting to inform parents of everything that is happening in the class and what the children are learning for the month. Parent opinion is encouraged and taken into consideration when creating lesson plans and individualized plans for children.
Part of my commitment to professionalism includes continuing in my professional and personal growth,