Communication with Parents
Agenda
Agenda
Intro - 5 minutes
Communication Activity - 5 minutes
Examples - 10 minutes
Standards - 5 minutes
Templates - 5 minutes
Template Building - 15 minutes
Scheduling - 5 minutes
Creating a Schedule - 5 minutes
Purpose - 5 minutes
Summary of Tips and Questions - 5 minutes
"Now Make It" Time - 15 minutes
Intro - 5 minutes
Communication Activity - 5 minutes
Examples - 10 minutes
Standards - 5 minutes
Templates - 5 minutes
Template Building - 15 minutes
Scheduling - 5 minutes
Creating a Schedule - 5 minutes
Purpose - 5 minutes
Summary of Tips and Questions - 5 minutes
"Now Make It" Time - 15 minutes
Takeaways
Takeaways
Scheduling
Templates
Purpose of Communication
Scheduling
Templates
Purpose of Communication
Communication Activity
Communication Activity
Problems with Communication
Problems with Communication
Note: Personal email and district name removed.
Do you see anything wrong with this flyer and the date it was sent to parents? Hint: There are two main issues.
Do you see anything wrong with this flyer and the date it was sent to parents? Hint: There are two main issues.
Note: Sponsor list and district name removed.
Note: Names removed.
California Educational Code (Uh-Oh!)
California Educational Code (Uh-Oh!)
EDC Chapter 16. Program to Encourage Parental Involvement [11500-11506]* Highlights of communication:
EDC Chapter 16. Program to Encourage Parental Involvement [11500-11506]* Highlights of communication:
"Parental involvement and support in the education of children is an integral part of improving academic achievement." (11500 b)
"To build consistent and effective two-way communication between family members and the school so that parents and family members may know when and how to assist their children in support of classroom learning activities." (11502 c)
"To train teachers, school administrators, specialized instructional support personnel, and other staff to communicate effectively with parents as equal partners." (11502 d)
Communication Standards
Communication Standards
Train Parents on Communication Tools: Do parents know how to use the communication method/app? Is training available? In multiple languages?
Schedule Messages (and stick to the schedule): Are parents surprised by an event? Can you develop a schedule that will help parents, students, and teachers?
Work with Site/District: Does the office/principal send messages willy nilly? How about the district? Will those messages conflict with your communication?
File Types: Will a parent be able to view an attached pdf? Is the content in the pdf valuable?
Train Parents on Communication Tools: Do parents know how to use the communication method/app? Is training available? In multiple languages?
Schedule Messages (and stick to the schedule): Are parents surprised by an event? Can you develop a schedule that will help parents, students, and teachers?
Work with Site/District: Does the office/principal send messages willy nilly? How about the district? Will those messages conflict with your communication?
File Types: Will a parent be able to view an attached pdf? Is the content in the pdf valuable?
Templates
Templates
Click on a template to create a copy in your Google account.
Click on a template to create a copy in your Google account.
Scheduling Messages
Scheduling Messages
Creating a recurring calendar appointment in Outlook.
Creating a recurring calendar appointment in Outlook.
Creating a recurring calendar appointment in Google Calendar.
Creating a recurring calendar appointment in Google Calendar.
Purpose of Communication
Purpose of Communication
Click on the Jamboard image to play along.
Click on the Jamboard image to play along.
Other Resources/Templates
Other Resources/Templates
Now Make/Update Your Communication Methods
Now Make/Update Your Communication Methods