1.A.01
Teachers work in partnership with families, establishing and maintaining regular, ongoing, two-way communication.
Evidence: Classroom Blog & Toddler 18 Family Packet (Link is located in the upper right corner)
Rationale: Communication between families and teachers is key to ensure a positive toddler experience for your child.
One-On-One during Drop-off and Pick-up. This is a great opportunity to share stories about your child or let us know the latest “goings on” in your family. Parent/Teacher conferences occur twice a year and the classroom has a blog. The blog seeks out the many positive and happy experiences that occur each day. Parents also have a direct line to the classroom.
1.A.02
Teachers gain information about the ways families define their own race, religion, home language, culture, and family structure.
Evidence: Intake Packet & Volunteering in the classroom.
Rationale: During the first meeting with each family the teacher completes an intake packet and also gives families a chance to share information about there family. Throughout the school year parents are invited in to the classroom to share their knowledge about their families.
1.A.03
Teachers communicate with family members on an ongoing basis to learn about children's individual needs and ensure a smooth transition between home and program.
Evidence: Classroom Blog & Toddler 18 Family Packet
Rationale: Communication between families and teachers is key to ensure a positive toddler experience for your child. One-On-One during Drop-off and Pick-up. This is a great opportunity to share stories about your child or let us know the latest “goings on” in your family. Parent/Teacher conferences occur twice a year and the classroom has a blog. The blog seeks out the many positive and happy experiences that occur each day. Parents also have a direct line to the classroom.
1.A.04
Teachers are sensitive to family concerns and reassure family members who are concerned about leaving children in non-family care.
Evidence: Drop Off
Rationale: Parents are given the one on one attention they need each morning during drop off to reassure their concerns.
1.A.05
Teachers share information with families about classroom rules, expectations, and routines not only at enrollment but also as needed throughout the year.
Evidence: Classroom Family Packet & Classroom Blog
Rationale: The classroom family packet is given out in the beginning of the year, its also available on the classroom blog. The classroom blog also has information about routines and expectations.