Quality Rating 5: Family Conferences

Requirements

Let’s look at the requirements for Administrative Policies and Practices: Family Conferences: ADM 6.5.

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Child Care Center

ADM 6.5: Family Conferences

Program conducts family conferences at least twice a year.

Documentation to submit: Conference Schedule & Family Conference Statement

Family Child Care

ADM 6.5: Family Conferences

Program conducts family conferences at least twice a year.

Documentation to submit: Conference Schedule & Family Conference Statement

School-Age Only

ADM 6.5: Family Communication

Written communication policy supports open and confidential communication regarding child progress, concerns, program planning, and provides opportunities for family conferences between staff and family and / or agencies working with the family including special education services or school.

Documentation to submit: Communication Policy

Key Terms

Family Conferences:

A formal meeting and focused conversation between family members and care providers or teachers about a child’s development and progress.