Dergiler / INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION / 2020 / Cilt: 12 - Sayı: 1

Empowering Diverse Families

Empowering Diverse Families

Heather COLEMAN, Yaoying XU, Serra De ARMENT

Sayfa
58–67
DOI
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Abstract

The purpose of this article is twofold. One, we demonstrate a family empowerment modelfor serving diverse families to support the DEC and NAEYC Families standards. Two,we provide strategies for early childhood practitioners to empower diverse families inidentifying family concerns, priorities, and resources. Additionally, we discuss ways toeffectively communicate with families within culturally responsive contexts. In conclusion,we provide resources and illustrate how to effectively communicate and collaborate withfamilies, with the ultimate goal of improving child outcomes and family functioning.