{"id":275,"date":"2023-02-28T22:15:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T22:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/?page_id=275"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:59:39","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/families\/","title":{"rendered":"Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Families<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-landscape-image wp-image-782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"A mom and child looking at a child' created art display that includes drawings and photos.\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/familyviewingartgallery-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-landscape-image wp-image-784 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"Louie the Lumberjack drawing with sidewalk chalk next to a girl smiling\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2024\/01\/AmiandLumberjackchalk-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Communication:_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Communication:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ongoing communication between families, teachers, and staff to allow for multiple perspectives on children\u2019s development and interests to enhance learning experiences<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NAU ELDC website and the Kaymbu app<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family meetings and bi-annual conferences<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weekly updates documenting your child\u2019s learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open door policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily informal conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Home Languages:_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Home Languages:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 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><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 \u00a0We invite families to provide translations of common classroom labels for us to post in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Meeting Family Needs:_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Meeting Family Needs:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The NAU ELDC works with families when circumstances arise that may necessitate adjustments to a child\u2019s routine, attendance schedule, or needed resources.\u00a0<\/span> The NAU CARE team is available to provide resource support on-site as needed to enrolled families.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Respecting Diverse Family Structures and Traditions:_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Respecting Diverse Family Structures and Traditions:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Family Engagement Space (FES):_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Family Engagement Space (FES):\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><strong>Enjoy snacks, meet other families, and share your insights!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission: <\/strong>The Family Engagement Space is for collecting information from families about school practices and family participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goals of the group:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Provide input<\/em> on school practices, including family communication and involvement<\/li>\n<li>Develop family engagement <em>activities and spaces<\/em> for the ELDC<\/li>\n<li><em>Promote and influence equitable programming<\/em> so that all families feel included, welcomed, and reflected in our program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/resources\/\">Resource page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the Early Learning and Development Center<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:eldc@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the Early Learning and Development Center: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">eldc&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-2659\" aria-label=\"Contact the Early Learning and Development Center: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-2659<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Families 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: &nbsp; 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