Although initial collaboration between parent and center is sometimes threatening to both the parent and the professional, it is importnat for the professional to reach out ot he parents. Mutual respect is essential. Once you choose to send your child to day care, there are a number of different levels of involvement that a parent can take. Parents, though not active, support the eduational goals of the school and encourage the child. Parents serve as a liasion between school and home and support the school's homework assignments.
Parents collaborate with and support the educational goals of the school.
Parents are actively involved as volunteers or paid employees. Parents are advocates for the school. Parents serve on advisory boards or decision-making boards.