Good Soil: What It Takes for Effective Communication with Families
Workshop | Available
Like plants need good soil to grow and thrive, the same can be said of the child care professional/family relationships. Effective communication that contributes to a good working relationship needs the “good soil” of strategies conducive to positive outcomes for everyone involved. This workshop will give child care professionals the essentials of communication strategies, tools for identifying how families want to receive communication and skills for active listening.
Course ID: MC-01272025-03
Approval #: CKO-156225
Core of Knowledge Hours: 1 Community & 2 Professionalism
Saba Ahmed
Saba Ahmed is a seasoned leader in the world of early childhood professional development and growth. Saba fosters a collaborative environment for early childhood education teachers to grow, learn about emerging trends, and tackle critical issues in the field of ECE.
Saba's mission is rooted in the belief that every learner deserves an education that not only imparts knowledge but also empowers and equips them with strong social, emotional, and cognitive abilities. She recognizes the transformative power of supportive and responsive early education experiences as young minds venture into the vast world ahead. Saba currently owns and operates a private training and consulting firm specializing in best practices in Early Childhood, coaching, mentoring, and resource development, and serves as adjunct faculty in the Education Department at the University of Maryland.
Saba earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education, with a specialized focus on Emotional and Learning Differences. This academic background fuels her passion for creating inclusive and nurturing learning environments that cater to the unique needs of every individual.