Assignment:
DISCUSSION 1
Case Study Discussion
You will again analyze a case study for this discussion. This time, address the issues of the Case 8, "After School for Cindy" (Weiss et al., pages 84-92). After reading the case, use the following questions to guide your discussion:
1. What support can (or should) the school offer to the mother in helping her find after-school care? Ethically, what role should the school play in a child's education beyond the typical classroom?
2. How can school personnel empower parents?
3. What role should communities take in supporting and promoting families' involvement in school and protecting children?
4. How can schools provide after or before school programs? How should this be coordinated? Should transport be provided as well?
Use examples from the case study and other appropriate reading to support your responses.
DISCUSSION 2
After School Programs
After school programs, early childcare and education programs (such as Head Start), and family support programs are all important elements of life for a young child. Explore one of these programs that is offered in your own community. What help does it offer children and families? Who provides it and how is it funded? Do you think this program, and others similar, do enough to help families, or should they not be a part of government responsibility?