Unlock the Power of Parent-Teacher Partnerships for Inclusive Learning

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Course details

Are you feeling overwhelmed when it comes to working with the parents of special educational needs children? It's time to turn those challenges into opportunities! 

Discover the keys to building positive relationships with parents, understanding the unique needs of children with special educational needs, and delivering inclusive lessons that engage and empower every student. With the guidance this course provides, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to make a real difference in the lives of these children and their families. 

Whether you are a teacher, administrator, or support staff, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools you need to promote inclusive education and support student learning. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning and real-world applications, this course is designed to be accessible to all educators, regardless of prior experience or background. If you are passionate about inclusive education and committed to building strong, supportive relationships with parents and other educators, this course is for you.



Duration and workload

Start date: 22 May 2023
End date: 28 June 2023

Duration: 5 weeks and 5 days
Workload: 3-4 hours per week, 15-20 hours in total


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Target audience

This course is relevant to educators of all subjects and grade levels who are interested in enhancing their understanding and skills in creating inclusive classrooms through effective parent-teacher partnerships.

Learning objectives

In this course, you will:

  • Get a good understanding of inclusive education and its principles and values by studying relevant case studies and engaging in discussions with peers and experts in the field.
  • Discover strategies for supporting student learning through parent-teacher partnerships by exploring examples of successful partnerships, analyzing communication strategies, and brainstorming effective methods for involving parents in their child's learning.
  • Discuss ways of promoting positive relationships between parents and teachers in support of inclusive education by examining common barriers to collaboration, reflecting on ways to build effective communication skills, and develop conflict resolution strategies.
  • Design an action plan for building and maintaining effective parent-teacher partnerships in support of inclusive education by setting clear goals and objectives, identifying specific steps for implementation, and evaluating progress and outcomes on a regular basis.

Offered by

This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

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Schedule

  1. Getting started with this course
  2. Module 1: Understanding Inclusive Education and the Role of Parents
  3. Module 2: Building Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships
  4. Module 3: Good practices in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with parents
  5. Module 4: Taking action!