10A NCAC 09 .3010. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

NC Pre-Kindergarten programs shall develop a comprehensive plan for family engagement consisting of strategies designed to develop partnerships with families and build reciprocal relationships that promote shared decision-making. Examples of meaningful opportunities for families to be engaged in their child's education include, but are not limited to:

(1)           Allowing Pre-K program teachers the opportunity for home visits;

(2)           Formal and informal parent/teacher conferences;

(3)           Classroom visits and options for parents and families to participate in classroom activities;

(4)           Parent education;

(5)           Allowing family members the opportunity for involvement in decision making about their own child and about their child's early childhood program; and

(6)           Opportunities to engage families outside of the regular service day.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-88; S.L. 2011-145, s. 10.7(a);

Eff. November 1, 2012.