Understanding Family and Community Engagement

Fall 2025 > Education > EDUC.3000 > LA1

Course No: EDUC.3000-LA1; SIS Class Nbr: 14874; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to key concepts of family and community engagement. Students will utilize readings, discussions, and hands-on activities to examine their understanding of the role that families and communities play in the educational lives of students. They will learn community-based relational approaches and design on family or community engagement strategy to utilize in their classrooms. The course will also explore how social networks and school structures impact the development of meaningful relationship between teachers, families, and community members.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: EDUC.2000 Foundations of Reading, and EDUC.2100 Introduction to Moderate Disabilities.
  • Section Notes: This is a closed section offered as part of the Lawrence Pathway.
  • Core Codes: SS, RAST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Nadia Sahila
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When Offered & Tuition

  • TBD
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Oct 26
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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