(EDS 646) Counseling Parents
Syllabus of Record
Catalog Description: Remedial and preventive counseling strategies for parents of young
children birth through age 8. Preparation for assisting parents in settings that include parent
education, atypical children, developmentally diverse children, and conditions requiring
assistance from other professionals.
Unit Mission, Philosophy, Values:
Our Mission:
“Teaching, Leading and Learning in a Democratic Society”
The College of Education prepares candidates who enhance the individual growth of their
students while working to establish policies and practices that promote the principles of
democratic education. The College articulates this mission as Teaching, Leading, and
Learning in a Democratic Society.
Philosophy:
Student Potential, Ethical Implications
Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of
individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders
a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students
b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
Values:
“Expertise, Equity, Liberal Education, Social Responsibility”
The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our
interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide
our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of
candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we
serve.
Unit and Program Standards:
Common Unit Standards: Michigan Department of Education (MDE), National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Advanced Program Standards: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Course Standards and Assessments:
NBPTS Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Learning Communities:
5:
Teachers are Members of Learning Communities
5a:
Contribute to school effectiveness by collaborating with other
professionals
5b:
Work collaboratively with parents
5c:
Take advantage of community resources
Common Course Assessment: Parent Community Resource Project
Major Topics:
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Theories and Trends in Early Childhood Education and Working with Parents
History of Early Childhood Developmentally Delayed Special Education
Working with Parents of Special Populations
Federal and State Policies Regarding Early Childhood Education and Parent
Participation
Course Knowledge Base:
Baptiste, N. & Reyes, L. (2004). Understanding Ethics in Early Care and Education. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Barbour, C. & Barbour, N. (2004). Families, Schools and Communities. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson.
Bredekamp, S. & Copple, C. (1997). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early
Childhood Programs. Washington DC: National Association for the Education of
Young Children.
Buzzell, J. & Piazza, R. (1994). Case Studies for Teaching Special Needs and At-Risk
Students. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Couchenour, D. & Chrisman, K. (2004). Families, Schools, and Communities: Together for
Young Children. Canada: Delmar.
Kosmoski, G. & Pollack, D. (2000). Managing Difficult, Frustrating, and Hostile
Conversations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
McEwan, E. (1998). How to Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Trouble, Afraid, or Just Plain
Crazy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Michigan State Board of Education: Early Childhood Education, parenting and
Comprehensive School Health Unit. (1992). Early Childhood Standards of Quality:
For Prekindergarten Through Second Grade. Lansing, MI: Michigan Department of
Education.
Powell, D. (1989). Families and Early Childhood Programs. Washington, DC: National
Association for the Education of Young Children.
Rand, M. (2000). Giving it Some Thought. Washington, DC: National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
Simpson, R. (1990). Working with Parents and Families of Exceptional Children and Youth.
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Wolery, M. & Wilbers, J. (1994). Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood
Programs. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.