Home Visits- An Educational Tool

Home visits, critical in early childhood development, take priority at the SED Center and happen twice a year.  Research suggests that home visits bring about positive "...effects on parents’ behavior, attitudes, and educational attainment, and documented a significant reduction in potential abuse and neglect.”  Our home visits look to create common ground between the parents and teachers in order to make the most out of the child's education.  Once at the home, we speak to the parents about our program, become acquainted with the family, and construct learning goals for the child.

Parent's involvement proves dependent upon their understanding of the SED Center program.  Sharing information about the program is as important to us as getting to know our families and their children.  We ask questions such as:

1. What are your child's favorite activities, books, food?  
2. What are the goals for your child this year?  
3. What does your child enjoy doing?  
   

Even though these questions may appear trivial, we find that knowing these details allows us to personalize and effectively implement an educational path for every child.  Because of this, we urge our SED Center parents to accomplish the goals set forth in the home visits.  Even further, to implement the necessary steps to see their child achieve their full potential! 


By: Juan Sebastian Roa 
Communications and Development Intern 

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