Join us as we examine ways to include family and culture in curriculum planning and how to develop effective partnerships with families by using a strengths based approach.  During our session participants will:Review the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young  Children: Family Partnerships and Culture publication.Discuss how to utilize and apply information from this publication.Reflect on prior experiences with cultural influences in early childhood settings.The first 20 participants to register will receive a copy of the publication or a children’s book related to the topic after attending the session!