Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development
EPSY 8270E
3 hours
Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development
Course Description
Overview of research and practice on proactive engagement by
schools with families and communities to develop talent in
youth. Focus on design and implementation of school-initiated
engagement efforts supporting high ability students fostering
school and community achievement. Examination of historical and
contemporary views of outreach and school involvement by
advocates.
Athena Title
Fam Com Eng Tal Dev
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8270
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on culturally responsive behaviors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with gifts and talents, their families, school personnel, and community members.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on responsiveness to concerns of families of individuals with gifts and talents.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on collaboration with stakeholders outside the school setting who serve individuals with exceptional learning needs and their families.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on advocacy for the benefit of individuals with gifts and talents and their families.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on collaboration with individuals with gifts and talents, their families, general and special educators, and other school staff to articulate a comprehensive preschool through secondary educational program.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on collaboration with families, community members, and professionals in assessment of individuals with gifts and talents.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on the influence of social and emotional development on interpersonal relationships and learning of individuals with gifts and talents.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills, focusing on communication and consultation with school personnel about the characteristics and needs of individuals with gifts and talents, including individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Topical Outline
A. Defining Family
B. Family Roles and Community Advocacy in Talent Development
C. Single, Divorced, Remarried, and Blended Family Engagement
D. Fathering in Talent Development
E. Culturally Responsive Models of Family Engagement
F. Microaggressions Impacting School-Family Collaboration
G. Family and School Collaboration for Social and Emotional Development
H. Growth Mindset in School-Community Partnerships
