Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding family engagement and community partnerships. These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:
- Supportive and effective communication skills
- Dynamics, roles, and relationships among children/youth, families, and child and youth care professionals
- Community resources that support all children, youth, and families
- Protection of confidentiality of all children, youth, and families
- Family engagement in child and youth care programs
- Youth engagement in school-age care programs
- Diversity in society and activities, materials, and environments
- Benefits and process of collaborations with families and the community.