1 READ: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/ece-209-seminar-spring-2023-j-longley/wp-content/uploads/sites/2154/2019/12/Family-Engagement-Halgunseth-2009.pdf Questions:

1. Why is it important for there to be strong relationships between a program staff and families of young children?
2. What are the reasons for perceptions of low family engagement?
3. What is family engagement?
4. What is an ecological perspective?
5. What is social exchange theory?
6. How does trust impact the relationships between families and teachers?
7. What happens where there is a strong program-family partnership in place?
8. What are recommended practices to enhance family engagement? 2 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXKXPF0f0VM

Question	Janani	Rukmini
What is your definition of partnerships?
What is the relationship between family involvement and partnerships with families?
How do you use partnerships to support children's learning?

How does family describe their experience in Janani and the day care program?