ECU 535 Multicultural Perspectives: Increasing Family/Community Engagement and Student Achievement *
This course provides candidates with the skills, perspectives and strategies to engage family and community members for the purpose of increasing P-12 student academic achievement. Candidates 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 P-12 school improvement goals.
Prerequisite
This course is open to graduate-level candidates in education programs.