AD.01.C Program Development: Working with Families
Administration Level (AMS 6.5.5.1)
Description:
To familiarize the adult learner with the many types of communication, both formal and informal, via different media, that we communicate with families. Classic and emerging vehicles to seek family engagement, and offer services to families is explored.
Clock hours: 16 hours.
Credits: MTEC/SFBA Transcript
Meeting schedule: See flyer
Objectives to be achieved:
The adult learner exhibits an understanding of Montessori philosophy, methodology, and educational practice based on the developmental needs of children as the school serves the families of each child. (MACTE 3a)
The adult learner demonstrates an understanding of the Montessori curriculum at each age level and its implementation, and communicates these expectations to the Montessori teachers at the school so that the teachers can effectively communicate them to the families. (MACTE 3b)
The adult learner develops techniques to engage and to cultivate relationships with community members, partners, and families to enhance the school climate and culture. (MACTE 3d)
The adult learner demonstrates the ability to develop and to implement an effective and affordable plan to recruit and orient prospective families to the school’s Montessori culture. The adult learner demonstrates the ability to develop and
implement a system to encourage family retention. (MACTE 4c)
Competencies to be achieved:
Demonstrate an understanding of Montessori philosophy, methodology, and educational practice based on the developmental needs of children. (MACTE 3a)
Demonstrate an understanding of the Montessori curriculum at each age level, its
implementation, and expectations for Montessori teachers. (MACTE 3b)
Engage and cultivate relationships with community members, partners, and families
to enhance the school climate and culture. (MACTE 3d)
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement an effective and affordable plan
to recruit and orient prospective families to the school’s Montessori culture. (MACTE 4c)
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a system to encourage family
retention. (MACTE 4c)
Evaluation requirements and/or performance assessment:
Written Examination
Practicum School’s engagement of families in school processes - analysis
Practicum Planning Journal I (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3d, 4c)
Practicum Reflection Journal I (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3d, 4c)
Practicum Competencies I (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3d, 4c)
Required and recommended readings:
Research online
Research Parent Involvement programs in different schools
- Small school
- Large school
- Charter and public schools
