Learning Objectives

  • What should teachers keep in mind while working with parents in different stages of parenthood?
  • What are some of the different styles of parenting? Is one style of parenting more effective than another? What are some of the cultural differences in parenting practices and beliefs?
  • How do I accept parenting styles that are different from what I experienced or what I think is best for children?
  • Why do all families, regardless of income, status, language, race, or ethnicity, require support to help their children learn in school?
  • How can the principles of family support help me reach and work more effectively with diverse families to ensure student success?
  • What steps can be taken to create a family-friendly and family-supportive school, and what are the barriers to doing this?
  • What are some examples of home-based parent education models?