ECU 535 Multicult Perspectvs: Increasing Family/Community Engagement and Stdnt Achiev

This course provides candidates with the skills, perspectives and strategies to engage family and community members for the purpose of increasing K-12 student academic achievement. Candidates will collaborate with a variety of individuals and organizations to deepen understanding of access and barriers for parents and their children. Through the development of a proposed Family/Community Engagement Plan, candidates will apply skills and strategies that are consistent with cultural competence, academic inquiry and K-12 school improvement goals within the context of the candidate¿s Professional Growth Plan (for Teacher Professional Certificate if applicable). Course Entry Requirements: This course is open to graduate-level candidates in education programs.

Credits

3