Family Handbook 2018-2019

30 Positive Discipline Positive Discipline is an informative and important program that addresses child development, positive discipline, and the challenges of parenting. Classes meet for two hours each week for 4-6 weeks and are offered several times throughout the school year. Each family enrolled in the Early Learning Program is encouraged to participate in a Positive Discipline class. Program Evaluations Each parent will be asked to complete a formal program evaluation annually. Please use this form as an additional means to share your feedback and suggestions. Parents will receive relevant feedback, once it is reviewed and interpreted. However, we also welcome your feedback at any time. Research As a laboratory school on the campus of a research university enables our staff, children and families to participate in a range of research activities. We aim for excellence in all aspects of our research policy and practice as we seek to contribute in meaningful ways to the advancement of developmental and educational science. All research studies conducted at the Mailman Segal Center are approved by Nova Southeastern University’s Institutional Review Board as meeting the highest ethical standards. MSC program administration also reviews each study to ensure its consistency with the school philosophy and its potential to run smoothly without undue disruption to ongoing learning activities. Throughout the school year, we may invite you or your child to participate in research. We will always ask for your consent before involving your child in any research activity. Safe Items from Home The Mailman Segal Center’s Early Learning Programs strive to keep children safe and healthy at all times. We constantly monitor our classrooms to make sure that the toys, materials, and equipment available are appropriate for young children. To maintain this high standard of care, we appreciate your support in ensuring that all items brought from home are safe for use with young children. No small items which can cause a choking hazard should be sent to school. If you are uncertain about any particular item, you can check with an administrator to see if it conforms to safety standards. School Closings In case of a natural emergency, listen to your local radio station(s) for information regarding the closing of school. The Mailman Segal Center will follow decisions regarding closings made by the President of Nova Southeastern University. If possible, notification of school closings will be made by e-mail or telephone. NSU will post updates to regarding weather emergencies to the NSU website at www.nova.edu . Should the website become unavailable, an alternate site will activated at http://208.63.152.2 In addition, MSC will post updates to the MSC Hotline at 954-262-5656.