Research Paper: Alabama’s Approach to Family Engagement
In the Appendix of your textbook, Families & Educators Together, on page 126 there is the section titled, “State Approaches to Family Engagement.” One state approach that is highlighted is Alabama.
1. Do your research on Alabama’s approach that is mentioned on page 127.
2. Write a two-page report that includes:
a. What is it?
b. Who sponsors it?
c. Who does it serve?
d. What did you know about the approach prior to this class?
e. Locate and interview one early childhood educator who is familiar with it and get their perspective of the program? (program director, child care provider, or teacher)
f. Identify its strengths and weaknesses.
g. Include in your paper at least three references. (the textbook and two others)
h. Write your paper using a basic APA 7th edition format. (cover page, two pages for the body, reference page, double space, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 in margins on all sides)
