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Event Details

MNCDA 4 Building Productive Relationships with Families

:451500
Level 1 – Explores
Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, April 24, 2026  
(15.00 Hours)
Video Chat Sessions on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm on March 25, April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026.

Description

Course ID 222349
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about what and how you can do to promote positive relationships with families of the children in your care.

Learning Objectives

Identify culturally responsive family communication strategies. 

Model clear, respectful, and culturally sensitive communication methods to engage with families.

List techniques for fostering two-way communication, ensuring that both educators and families share information and feedback.

Discuss how to conduct home visits that build trust and rapport with families, making them feel valued and respected.

Recognize diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds during home visits.

List what you need to prepare for a family conference

Plan and practice conversation with family to gather/share information.

Identify and connect families with appropriate school and community resources to support student needs.

Outline importance of and methods for following up with families to ensure that referrals are effective and beneficial.

Identify supportive strategies to build family partnerships. 

List strategies to encourage and facilitate active family involvement in school activities and decision-making processes.

Participant Support Accommodations

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Registration

Event Fee
Free Event
Register By
3/17/2026 Event is full!
Required?
Yes

Contact

ETL Support (Email)
Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 335-6658

Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District

Delivery Methods

Assessment of Learning

Description

This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about what and how you can do to promote positive relationships with families of the children in your care.

15.00 Hours

Course Level

Level 1 – Explores

Approved clock hour course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Virtual Instructor-Led

Eager To Learn

(15 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (15 Hours)

Early Childhood Classroom Staff
Family Child Care

Preschoolers