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Parental Engagement and Relationships (PEAR) Training
CDI’s ‘Parental Engagement and Relationships’ (PEAR) training supports Early Learning and Care (ELC) practitioners to develop and maintain strong relationships with parents. It is interactive, based on reflective practice and delivered through six 2-hour sessions.
The training and accompanying toolkit are based on CDI’s experience providing effective support to parents through ELC services in Tallaght. It has been designed by:
- Professor Emer Ring, Dean of Early Childhood and Teacher Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC)
- Dr Lisha O’Sullivan, Head of the Department of Reflective Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies, MIC
- Shirley Heaney, National Programme Coordinator, Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme, MIC
Who is it for?
Managers and practitioners in ELC services and students of childcare / ELC-related courses.
What will I learn?
The PEAR training has six modules, each delivered through two-hour sessions:
Module 1: Strengths Based Approach to Parenting
Module 2: Building Relationships
Module 3: Inclusion and Partnership
Module 4: Improving the Home Learning Environment
Module 5: Supporting Transitions (from Home to ELC to Primary School)
Module 6: Support with Childhood Difficulties and Referrals.
The accompanying PEAR toolkit (e-version) will be given free to all participants. The toolkit includes a variety of practical resources and templates. For example: induction forms; parent meeting records; sample parent tip sheets; and a parent satisfaction survey.
When is it?
Six Wednesdays from May 25th – June 29th
Module 1- May 25th; Module 2 – June 01st; Module 3 – June 08th; Module 4 – June 15th; Module 5 – June 22nd; Module 6 – June 29th.
Time: 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Venue
This is an online training module delivered via Zoom.
Places are limited so book now using the form below. If you need more information, please contact info@cdi.ie.
