Part 1
The ancient African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” has truth. Research shows that when teachers
collaborate and communicate with families, it ultimately benefits the child. However, as times have changed, so
have family dynamics and societal challenges. Families may face trials that prohibit them from being involved
in their child’s education, from classroom activities to school functions. Teachers can help alleviate some of
these challenges by offering alternatives and solutions so that all families have the opportunity to be active
participants in their child’s learning and well-being.
Design a 10-15 slide digital presentation for families that outlines the selected challenges at the very bottom **
Within the presentation:
Describe each challenge.
Provide potential solutions to each challenge.
Provide strategies to put potential solutions in place.
Identify resources that could help parents facing each challenge.
Discuss how technology could also be a resource for families that face the challenges.
Indicate that your desire is to provide support, not to assume that you know exactly what the families are going
through. Consider including a relatable personal experience that, when mentioned briefly, could bridge the gap
between you and the families.
Include presenter’s notes, a title slide, and a reference slide.
Support your presentation content with 3-5 scholarly resources.
*Financial issues
*Difficulty getting time away from job
*Difficulties obtaining appropriate educational services
Part two
Write a 250-500 word communication plan, for a grade level of your choice, to ensure collaboration with
families and caregivers. Your communication plan should include how you will communicate with families
throughout the school year and identify various communication methods to meet the challenges some families
may face. Explain how your plan will incorporate technology.