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Title: Communicating With Parents


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Communicating With Parents
  • P/J Methods
  • EDUC 4454

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Communicating With Parents
  • Research shows that parental involvement is
    important for childrens learning, their attitude
    about school and personal aspirations.
  • There is a direct connection between parent
    involvement and student achievement at the
    elementary level.

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Communicating With Parents
  • It is everyones responsibility to create a
    school/classroom environment that is welcoming,
    caring and responds to what is best for students.

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Communicating With Parents
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Communicating With Parents
  • Formal Communication includes
  • Provincial report cards
  • Parent/teacher interviews
  • In school meetings
  • Be prepared
  • Be kind/sensitive
  • Be honest
  • Keep notes
  • Be careful what you promise.

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Communicating With Parents
  • Informal communication includes
  • Newsletterswhat is happening in class, how can
    parents reinforce learning at homewatch the
    teacher jargon
  • Surveyshelps us understand where parents are
    coming from
  • Homeworkbe sure it is practice or review, not a
    new concept
  • Agendas/communication books

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Communicating With Parents
  • Communication Log
  • Keep track of all conversations / meetings with
    parents
  • Record immediately
  • Keep them organized in a binder
  • If you tell a parent you will do somethingyou
    must follow throughso be careful what you
    promise!

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Communicating With Parents
  • Key Messages
  • Get to know your parents early in the school
    year.
  • A phone call in September to introduce yourself
    is well worth the time.
  • Keep parents informednobody likes surprises.
  • Be honest and kind.

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Communicating With Parents
  • Remember that effective communication is about
    helping children to be more successful in school.
  • Remember, that child is
  • somebodys baby!
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