Overview: This module looks at ways to improve parent communications with beginning teachers.
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Parent communication is essential to create a positive enviorment for teachers and students. Too often little time is devoted to learning strategies that can assist in making parent communications the best that they can be.
Objectives for this module include:
Overview - Activity 1 - Welcome and Pulse Check
Activity 1 - Welcome and Pulse Check (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 1 - PowerPoint (PowerPoint File)
Application - Activity 1 Crucial Conversations
Activity 1 - Crucial Converstaions (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 1 - Crucial Conversations PowerPoint (PowerPoint File)
Application - Activity 2 - Beginning Teachers and Parents
Activity 2 - Parent Scenarios Activity (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 2 - Parent Scenario Document (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 2 - Crucial Conversations PowerPoint (PowerPoint File)
Application - Activity 3 - Parent Teacher Conference Tips
Activity 3 - Teacher Parent Conference Gone Wrong Video (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 3 -Conference Viewing Guide (Adobe Acrobat File)
Community Connections -
Activity 1 - Community Connections (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 1 - Community Mapping (Adobe Acrobat File)
Conclusion - Activity 1 - Question and Answer Time
Activity 1 - Question and Answer Time (Adobe Acrobat File)
Activity 1 -Communication Plan (Adobe Acrobat File)
Conclusion - Activity 2 - Exit Ticket
Activity 2 - Exit Ticket (Adobe Acrobat File)
Conclusion - Activity 3 - Continuing the Conversation
Activity 3 - Continued Discussion (Adobe Acrobat File)
The below materials are all simliar to the above activitis but are combined into one complete module.
What Parents Want in School Communication - A look at ways parents want news and information delieverd.
Visit at: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/parent-involvement-survey-anne-obrien
Parent Communication Toolbox Provides great list of tools, examples, and helpful tips.
Visit at: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/parent-communication-toolbox-gwen-pescatore
Remind Great tool for texting parents. Free for schools and parents. Protects your cell humber.
Visit at: http://www.remind.com
Dial My Calls - Wonderful tool to call and leave recorded messages and text to parents.
Visit at: http://www.dialmycalls.com
20 Tips for Developing Positive Relationships With Parents - Elena Aguilar shares these tips for developing positive relationships with parents.
Visit at: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-developing-positive-relationships-parents-elena-aguilar