Families are an important part of a student’s development. Traditional, non-traditional, biological, foster, or adoptive families provide vital support throughout students’ lives, including during the transition to adulthood.
However, transition outcomes associated with traditional employment, postsecondary education, and independent living may not always align with the values that many families consider most important.
The goal of this module is to explore the unique strengths and challenges encountered when supporting families during transition, and to provide a framework for enhancing collaboration, overcoming barriers, and increasing family-professional partnerships.
Topics covered in this module include:
- Understanding how family systems are organized and operate
- Experiences of families during transition planning
- Culturally sustaining practices in your professional context
- Student and family community assets and how they can be recognized
- A framework for an enriched community and expanded resource mapping
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