The NAU ELDC aims to develop strong partnerships between home and school, through open, collaborative communication about children\u2019s home and school lives to provide the children and their families with a high-quality early childhood experience.\u00a0 Below are some of the ways we partner with families:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communication: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Ongoing communication between families, teachers, and staff to allow for multiple perspectives on children’s development and interests to enhance learning experiences<\/span>. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n
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NAU ELDC website and the Kaymbu app<\/span><\/li>\n
Family meetings and bi-annual conferences<\/span><\/li>\n
Weekly updates documenting your child’s learning<\/span><\/li>\n
Open door policy<\/span><\/li>\n
Daily informal conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Home Languages: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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All program documents and information can be translated upon request into a home language other than English through NAU. If an interpreter is needed for conferences, one will be provided upon request<\/span>. We invite families to provide translations of common classroom labels for us to post in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Meeting Family Needs: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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The NAU ELDC works with families when circumstances arise that may necessitate adjustments to a child’s routine, attendance schedule, or needed resources. <\/span> The NAU CARE team is available to provide resource support on-site as needed to enrolled families.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Respecting Diverse Family Structures and Traditions: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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The NAU ELDC welcomes children and families with many diverse characteristics and traditions. The ELDC follows NAU policy and procedures with regard to the need for accommodations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Family Engagement Space (FES): Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Enjoy snacks, meet other families, and share your insights!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Mission: <\/strong>The Family Engagement Space is for collecting information from families about school practices and family participation.<\/p>\n
Goals of the group:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Provide input<\/em> on school practices, including family communication and involvement<\/li>\n
Develop family engagement activities and spaces<\/em> for the ELDC<\/li>\n
Promote and influence equitable programming<\/em> so that all families feel included, welcomed, and reflected in our program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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All families receive a welcome packet and an orientation to the program upon enrollment.\u00a0 Families will receive information about the FES, child-learning events, and other activities throughout the year.\u00a0 You can find our Family Statement of Services on our Resource page<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Contact the Early Learning and Development Center<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Communication: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\nOngoing communication between families, teachers, and staff to allow for multiple perspectives on children’s development and interests to enhance learning experiences<\/span>. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n