Learn to build strong school-family partnerships and navigate social influences in ECE.
This course focuses on the dynamics between the young child and his or her family, school and community, including various cultural and social influences. Participants explore ways to develop communication skills between young children and peer groups, parents and teachers. Community resources and social services, including healthcare, welfare and counseling, are reviewed.
Online Traditional courses have a structured learning environment and fixed deadlines. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 7, but you may still enroll until January 21. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on February 7, 2026.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Child, Family, and Community, 7th ed., Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Pearson, 2016. ISBN: 9780134042275
