Lima Puluh Kota, 22 September 2026 – SEAMEO CECCEP contributed to strengthening the quality of early childhood education (ECE) services through its participation as a resource institution in the Technical Guidance on Parenting Implementation for Early Childhood Education Students Based on Culture and Family Approaches, held on 21–22 September 2026 in Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota, West Sumatra.
The activity was organized by the Education and Culture Office of Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota as an effort to enhance the capacity of ECE teachers in implementing meaningful parenting practices and strengthening collaboration between schools and families.
Representing SEAMEO CECCEP, Dr. Suhendri, Deputy Director for Administration (DDA) of SEAMEO CECCEP, served as a resource person in the activity. He shared insights and good practices related to parenting, family engagement, and the importance of building supportive environments for children’s holistic development.
In his session, Dr. Suhendri highlighted that parenting is a shared responsibility between families, educational institutions, and communities. Strong partnerships between parents and teachers play an important role in supporting children’s growth, learning experiences, and overall well-being during the early years.
The training was attended by heads of ECE units and ECE teachers from Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota. Through discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, participants explored strategies to strengthen parenting programs that are responsive to children’s needs and rooted in family and cultural contexts.
SEAMEO CECCEP’s involvement in this activity reflects its commitment to promoting quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) through capacity building, knowledge exchange, and collaboration with local governments and education stakeholders across Southeast Asia.
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