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Developing Family Stories

The educator provides evidence for how they involve students and their families in crafting and recording family stories and reflects on the impact family stories have on student learning.


CarolinaCrED College of Education logo above an illustration of three people at a table with light bulbs and a thought bubble, representing collaboration and idea sharing.

Consulting with Families about Literacy

The educator provides evidence of consulting with family members about a student’s literacy strengths and experiences and describes how that information was used to inform literacy instruction for that student.


CarolinaCrED College of Education University of South Carolina logo above an icon of four hands assembling a puzzle, symbolizing collaboration and teamwork, on a red and white background.

Building Partnerships with Families

The educator provides evidence demonstrating how they engage with families to build trusting and respectful partnerships.