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Family Engagement, Diverse Families, and Early Childhood
Programs: An Integrated Review of the Literature
Linda C. Halgunseth, PhDOffice of Applied Research
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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Picower Foundation
Family Engagement
NAEYC Engaging Diverse Families1
Joint Literature Review2 – NAEYC & Pre-K Now
Full report = http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf
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Family Engagement vs. Parent Education/Parent Involvement
• strength-based
• emphasize reciprocity (not one-sided)
• true relationship
• how do we engage families in the program (e.g., builds upon their interests and skills)?
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Definition of Family Engagement• Programs encourage and validate family participation in decision making
related to their children’s education.
• Consistent, two-way communication is facilitated through multiple forms and is responsive to the linguistic preference of the family.
• Families and programs collaborate and exchange knowledge.
• Programs and families place an emphasis on creating and sustaining learning activities at home and in the community that enhance each child’s early learning.
• Families create a home environment that values learning and supports programs.
• Programs create an ongoing and comprehensive system by ensuring that administrators and teachers are dedicated, trained and supported to fully engage families.
* Stemming from the work of Henderson and Berla (1994)3, Epstein (2001)4, and Weiss, Caspe, and Lopez
(2006)5. Full definition can be found at http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf
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TWO ORGANIZING FRAMEWORKS
Ecological6
Social Exchange7
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PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Integrate Culture and Community
Provide a Welcoming Environment
Strive for Program-Family Partnerships
Make a Commitment to Outreach
Provide Family Resources and Referrals
Set and Reinforce Program Standards
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POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
NAEYC CULTURAL COMPETENCE CHECKLIST
A.L. Mailman Family Foundation Pathways to Cultural Competence Project8
QRIS
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REFERENCES
1- Maril Olson, Coordinator, NAEYC Office of Family and Community Initiatives, [email protected]
2 –Halgunseth, L., Peterson, A., Stark, D., & Moodie, S. (2009). Family Engagement, Diverse Families and Early Childhood Education Programs: An integrated review of the literature. Online at http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf
3- Bronfenbrenner, U. (2004). Making human beings human: Bioecological perspectives on human development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
4-Nakonezny, P., & Denton, W. (2008). Marital relationships: A social exchange theory perspective. American Journal of Family Therapy, 36 (5), 402-412.
5- Henderson, A.T., & Berla, N. (1994). A new generation of evidence: The family is critical to student achievement. Washington, DC: Center for Law and Education.
6 - Epstein, J. (2001). School, family, and community partnerships: Preparing educators and improving schools. Boulder, CO: Westview.
7- Weiss, H., Caspe, M., & Lopez, M.E. (2006). Family involvement in early childhood education. Family Involvement Makes a Difference 1 (Spring). Online at http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/family-involvement-in-early-childhood-education
8 – Davida McDonald, Director, NAEYC State Policy, [email protected]
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THANK YOU!
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Linda C. Halgunseth, PhD Coordinator, Office of Applied ResearchNational Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC)[email protected]