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Discover how the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS) Foundation Program Standard 7 fosters collaborative relationships with each child's family to support their development in all settings. Learn about the diverse strategies and resources available to engage families in the program.
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Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS): Foundations PROGRAM STANDARD 7 May2017
Program Standard 7: FamiliesThe program establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with each child’s family to foster children’s development in all settings. These relationships are sensitive to family composition, language, and culture.
Program Standard 7: Required Criteria There are no required criteria in this standard.
Program Standard 7: Other Key Points • Program staff make it a point to become acquainted with and learn from families. • All families are included in all aspects of the program, including volunteer opportunities. • Families are informed of the assessment process. • Families are informed when a child is demonstrating a delay and are part of the “next steps” planning for their child. • Programs communicate with families on a weekly basis. Programs work with families to find the best method of communication between home and school. • Family are supported with transitions to other programs or schools.
Program Standard 7: Supporting Resources Resources for Program Standard 7 include: • Teaching Strategies Teacher’s Quick Start Guide (Section 6: Communication) • Heartland AEA 11 Family Engagement Toolkit • NAEYC Family Engagement resources