Home, School and Community Relations | Enroll Anytime Online Course
Explore the vital role of family engagement in education in T&L 338, and develop strategies to foster strong, collaborative relationships.
| Course Title | T&L 338: Home, School and Community Relations |
|---|---|
| Credits | 3 undergraduate credits |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Estimated time to complete | Up to 9 Months |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
What You'll Learn
This self-paced, online course examines how to effectively engage with families and create collaborative relationships that support student success. With a focus on research-backed strategies for family involvement, you’ll learn how to overcome barriers to school-family continuity and empower parents to play an active role in their child’s education. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to build stronger, more inclusive partnerships with families, fostering an environment where every child can thrive.
The course covers the various challenges and protective factors affecting families, including poverty, substance abuse, and community violence. You’ll also explore the cultural, class, and gender dynamics that shape family structures and parenting styles. Whether you’re a teacher, school counselor, or simply invested in education, this course will provide you with the tools and practical strategies to create positive, supportive environments that bridge the gap between home and school.
Students have up to 9 months to complete this course from the time of enrollment. You may work at your own pace and complete lessons on your own schedule, submitting up to three items per week for grading. T&L 338 includes 16 lessons that include a combination of required readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes. The lesson topics include:
- Lesson 1: Course Orientation
- Lesson 2: Families
- Lesson 3: Diversity of Families
- Lesson 4: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
- Lesson 5: Family Engagement History and Social Influences
- Lesson 6: Effective Partnerships
- Lesson 7: Effective Teacher-Family Communication
- Lesson 8: Teacher Leadership for Family Engagement
- Lesson 9: Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Part 1
- Lesson 10: Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Part 2
- Lesson 11: Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Part 3
- Lesson 12: Family Engagement Framework
- Lesson 13: Home Programs
- Lesson 14: Supporting Families of Special Healthcare Needs
- Lesson 15: Violence and Child Abuse
- Lesson 16: Family and Child Advocacy
Required Textbooks
Berger, E.H. & Riojas-Cortez, M. (2020). Families as Partners in Education: Families and schools working (10th ed.) Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
- ISBN-13: 978-0135196724
- ISBN-10: 0135196728
Jensen, E. (2009). Teaching with poverty in mind: What being poor does to kids' brains and what schools can do about it. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
- ISBN-13: 978-1416608844
- ISBN-10: 1416608842
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
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Flexible 100% Online Course
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