Rule 10.63.115 - FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT(1) The program staff shall establish and maintain collaborative relationships with each child's family and community to foster student's development in all settings.(2) To ensure collaborative relationships between the community, school, and families, early childhood education programs shall have protocols which: (a) establish intentional practices designed to foster strong reciprocal relationships with families;(b) ensure that families are an integral part of the decision-making team through communication and family conferences which promote dialogue and partnership regarding their student's educational goals and services;(c) collaborate with families to help students participate successfully in early childhood settings;(d) ensure that all families, regardless of family structure, socioeconomic, racial, religious, and cultural diversity, gender, abilities, or preferred languages are included in their child's educational experience;(e) assist families in locating, contacting, and using community resources that support the student's well-being, development, and goals;(f) promote awareness and understanding of the unique legal and political structures of Montana Tribal Nations in order to best meet the needs of Indian students and families;(g) collaborate with community-based programs to ensure that parents and families have the resources they need to be involved in their student's education, growth, and development; and(h) provide access to health screenings and referrals for all students in the program.Mont. Admin. r. 10.63.115
NEW, 2014 MAR p. 2943, Eff. 12/12/14; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 722, Eff. 4/13/2024AUTH: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, 20-7-101, 20-7-1803, MCA; IMP: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-7-101, 20-7-117, 20-7-1803, MCA