Sensitive Topic Report              

Sensitive Topic Report

A professional presentation and research paper will be presented and written on an in-service topic that addresses sensitive issues that could be part of parent education.  The instructor must approve all topics.

Possible Topics

Adoption

Making Friends

Single Parenting

Helping children deal with loss (death)

Gender Issues/Sexuality

Special Needs-Emotional

Dealing w/Difficult Children

Grandparents Raising Children

Special Needs-Physical

Discipline

Being Different

Transition-Moving

Divorce

Avoiding Power Struggles

Transitions-New Baby

Family Violence

Sibling Rivalry

Transitions-Separation

Provide the following in a written paper

1.  _____ how the information relates to working with families

2.  _____ Key points of information related to the topic.

3.  _____ Typical concerns of the parent, child and teacher.

4.  _____ Strategies and/or resources for families and teachers.

5.  _____ following APA format accurately cite, identify a minimum of 3 quality references in the bibliography.

6.  _____ The paper must be at least 4 typed pages.

CREATE A HANDOUT TO ATTACH AS A PDF. This handout will be what each student downloads to put in their Resource File.

_____ a one-page handout that includes a local resource for adults.  Include the following:

_____ the name, number and location of the resource (2 pts)

_____ The website for the resource. (2 pts)

_____ 2 ADDITIONAL websites  that provide information for families, or children (2 pts)

_____1 book that can be used with children and short summary or why it is appropriate, 1-2 sentences
(include a picture of the cover, title name and author) (2 pts)
_____ Handout should be attractive and easy to read (4pts)