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The information that will be shared is intended to provide a starting point for Teaching Parents and other professionals to get an understanding of working with people of many cultures. -
The Teaching Family Model values the direct care workers and sees them as professionals who have expertise in using the Teaching Family Model. As such, the Teaching Parents are held to high professional standards as outlined in this module.
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The Teaching Family Model has a statement of ethical standards shared with all Teaching Parents and the time of their Pre-Workshop training. Careful internal auditing of youth rights and staff practices can help prevent problems with licensing and other consumers.
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There are numerous adults within the community who are attached in some way to each youth in the program. Learn how to build positive relationships with these community members through communication and mutual support.
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Having a good working relationship with school personnel is important because it increases the chances that the youth in the Teaching Parents care will be more successful at school.
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A positive relationship between the youth and his parent (or the youth and his family) is a necessity ingredient for the youths long term success. This module offers ideas to keep parents involved.
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Each Teaching Parent has the opportunity to be certified if the agency is a Certified Sponsor Site of the Teaching Family Association. If the site qualifies, this module provides a review of the certification criteria and process.
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Presents a conceptual process for writing and delivering high quality, effective feedback to Teaching Parents.
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A comprehensive guide for consultants that lists and defines all of the Teaching Parent Skill Concepts as taught in the Pre-Service Workshop.
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A review of the learning theory principles presented in the Pre-Service Workshop and the application of these principles when delivering verbal and written feedback to Teaching Parents.
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A guide for consultants when conducting a formal review of the motivation systems. The consultant delivers conceptual feedback to Teaching Parents to increase the systems effectiveness.
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The Teaching Family Model incorporates Resiliency Theory in its design and application. See how the TFM program components strengthen the youths chances for success.
