Instructions
Construct a comprehensive communications policy and procedures handbook that could be used in an early childhood program.
Develop a communication handbook, including at least 2 resources to support your ideas. Include the following sections, using complete sentences, thorough descriptions and ensuring each is clearly labeled as its own section:
Effective Communication Strategies:
Identify and define three positive communication strategies the program will use
Describe what each strategy will look and feel like when implemented
Family and Staff Feedback:
Identify three procedures to gather feedback from staff and families.
Describe a strategy to proactively collect data and information from families and explain how the information will be used
Describe a strategy to proactively collect data and information from staff and explain how the information will be used
Responsive and Effective Communication:
Identify three potential barriers to your program’s communication abilities
Describe a strategy to mitigate the negative effects of each barrier
Electronic Communication:
Identify three policies regarding electronic communication and social media use across the program
Describe the procedure for implementing each of the stated policies
. How will the electronic communication and social media be used and what needs to be considered.
Cultural Appropriateness:
Identify three policies that foster cultural appropriateness in interaction and communication across the early childhood program
Describe the procedure for implementing each of the stated policies
Team Partnership:
Identify three policies that demonstrate the program’s focus on team building and working together to create positive relationships amongst staff.
Describe the procedure for implementing each of stated policies