# Collaborating with Families Using the Matrix Approach: General Discussion

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**Category:** Collaborating with Families Using the Matrix Appro\
**Tags:** interventions, early-childhood\
**Created:** [July 22, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/collaborating-with-families-using-the-matrix-approach-general-discussion/28 "2022-07-22T15:34:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/collaborating-with-families-using-the-matrix-approach-general-discussion/28/1 "2022-07-22T15:34:06Z")

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**Course Description:** Collaborating with families using a coaching method to deliver early intervention services is a promising practice according to research. Enroll in this course and learn how to use the Matrix Approach to align service delivery with family-centered outcomes.

**ACVREP credit hours:** 2.0

**Objectives**  
• Describe the difference between home visitors and classroom teachers.  
• Describe foundational concepts of Family-Centered Practices.  
• Define Part C services.  
• Differentiate direct teaching, consultation, and coaching.  
• Identify 5 key components of the coaching model.  
• Examine 3 phases of the Matrix Approach.