Instead of just handing down decisions, this working course invites people to think and practice communicating about common early care and education (ECE) and out-of-school time (OST) health protocols. It provides practical tools like handbook statements, staff meeting practice scenarios, and family fact sheets that programs can personalize to their own situations to improve confidence in and compliance with health protocols. Learners will be empowered to communicate the “why” and implement practices with families in culturally responsive ways. (2 hours)

An aerial view of five staff sitting around a table.

An aerial view of five staff sitting around a table.

Course objectives

  1. discuss and describe the rationale behind and benefits of select health policies and procedures that when implemented prevent infectious diseases and ensure all children's maximum healthy participation within the program setting

  2. engage with co-workers to digest, implement, and communicate with families about health practices

  3. practice creating and sensitively communicating explanations about health policies and practices, acknowledging issues of equity and culture

View the course for free in On Demand.

¡Disponsible en Español!: Hablar y Pensar Sobre Políticas y Prácticas de Salud