EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families

Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

This course prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of family involvement in education. Goals and benefits of family involvement will be explored along with specific strategies for developing a partnership within the education system. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills and resources are integrated into the student experience.