Join us for Building Relationships with Families, an engaging professional development session for educators. Discover practical ways to strengthen connections with parents and caregivers, ease tough conversations, and turn everyday interactions into meaningful opportunities for collaboration and support.
Join us for an engaging professional development session, Building Relationships with Families, designed to help educators strengthen connections with parents and caregivers. We know how busy and fast-paced the day can be, especially during drop-off and pick-up times — moments that can feel stressful yet offer some of the most valuable opportunities to connect. In this session, we’ll explore the powerful impact that positive relationships with families can have on both educators and children, and how they can ease the challenges of difficult conversations. Participants will gain practical strategies for effective communication, understanding parents’ perspectives, and fostering strong partnerships between home and school. Walk away with renewed confidence, fresh insights, and tools to make every family interaction more meaningful, supportive, and productive.
This interactive online workshop will include:
- Reflective discussion on the educator’s role in building partnerships with families
- Practical communication techniques for everyday interactions
- Scenarios to explore empathy, listening, and boundary-setting
- Strategies to navigate difficult conversations with confidence
- Resources to support ongoing family engagement
Host & Facilitator: Amy Youngman
Format: Virtual professional development session
What to Bring:
- A notebook or digital device for reflection and notes
- An open mind and examples from your own experience