© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 17 Helping Families and Communities Understand Developmentally Appropriate Practice © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reciprocal Relationships with Families Create open dialogues Maintain two-way communication Make shared decisions Acknowledge parent choices and goals Share knowledge of the child Involve families in assessment Link families with services Share developmental information about the child © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Teacher Attitudes Confidence Acceptance Trust building Risk taking Communication © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Key Issues Separate viewpoints Combine separate viewpoints into one that is comprehensive Trust Open themselves to others Change Develop a perception that it is in the best interest of all involved Knowledge base © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Enlisting Support Prepare Find support Slower is better Include, don’t exclude Persist as a realist © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Resolving Issues of Separate Viewpoints and Trust Bring the different groups together Create a positive atmosphere Provide for group integration Provide for a common focus Allow time to explore issues © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Resolving Issues Focused on Change Start with consensus Make a plan Move slowly Keep everyone involved © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Resolving Issues Related to Knowledge Inform, inform, inform Inform as partners Integrate information and practice Keep information flowing © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.