Top Resources
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Collaborating with Families blog post by Raelene with resources: https://www.thriving-together.com/post/collaborating-with-families-it-s-all-about-relationships
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Jerlean Daniel's
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​Podcast: How Partnering With Your Child’s Caregiver Supports Healthy Development - https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/how-partnering-with-your-childs-caregiver-supports-healthy-development/
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Her article: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242672632_Intentionally_Thoughtful_Family_Engagement_in_Early_Childhood_Education
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ECLKC: Includes many articles, examples of actions you can take, and resource links: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-engagement/building-partnerships-guide-developing-relationships-families/building-partnerships-guide-developing-relationships-families
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NAEYC Family Engagement Principles https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/family-engagement/principles
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Resources for Early Learning:
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​A great free online training about getting families involved! http://resourcesforearlylearning.org/educators/module/20/13/60/
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Getting Families Involved Best Practices Handout- Getting Families Involved (and building relationships!): http://resourcesforearlylearning.org/media/content/docs/GettingFamiliesInvolved_Best-Practices_1.pdf
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