Discussion Post
Introduction
Family engagement involves more than greeting families at drop off and pick up or sending home the food and diapering schedule. It is imperative to develop relationships with the families you serve. In our class discussions, you read many ways to develop a rapport with the families you serve. This assignment offers you an opportunity to discuss family engagement with your classmates.
Respond to the following prompt(s) for this module.
As you watch the video, reflect upon the different strategies this child care program implemented to encourage family engagement.
• Should child care programs have a Parent Teacher Organization?
• What benefits would your child care program gain from having a PTO?
• What would families gain?
• What other ways can you actively engagement families in your childcare program?
Watch the YouTube video "Involving Families"
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.