Historically, preservice teacher education programs have not adequately prepared teachers in parent involvement or family-centered practices. Because teachers do not routinely encourage family involvement, and parents do not always participate when they are encouraged to do so, the importance of preservice training to involve family members in children's education is paramount. Recognizing this gap in training and the concern that most beginning teachers do not naturally have the skills to effectively include families in day to day activities, responsive colleges and universities have developed courses encouraging positive interactions with families as a part of their curriculum. This article presents a study that was guided by the question of whether a single semester course would develop and enhance preservice teachers' attitudes towards collaborating with their students' families. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.)