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"It Takes a Village"
The Power of Collaboration & Relationships
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
It takes a village to raise a child and that can only happen if that village is in community, working together; collaborating with the same goal.
Today you will be provided with tips on how to build relationships with everyone:
Families and parents
Other educators./Service providers
Administrators
custodial staff and office staff!
Session #4 Recording
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa
Building Relationships with families
Open a line of communication- phone, email, text, in-person
Start with a meet the teacher letter sent home first few days of school
Try to call and personally introduce yourself to parents
Don't just reach out when a student is misbehaving-Consistent outreach
Monthly parent newsletter
Parent/Student events
Create a partnership/team with families
"Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability." – Patrick Lencioni
Building Relationships with Staff
Compliment- bullentin boards, outfit, teaching style, etc.
Outside of school gatherings
Lesson planning
Sharing ideas/asking for ideas
Common planning
Open class for collaborative teaching, if possible
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
Effective Co-Teaching - Shani Challenor
🤝Making Co-Teaching Work🤝
✏️Remember that students needs come first
✏️Get to know your co-teacher ( sleep schedule, dislikes,
favorite snacks etc.)
✏️Stay open-minded ( you cannot have it your way all the time)
✏️Students should not know the difference between the special
education educator and the general education educator
✏️Understand the difference between the co-teaching models
& think about which one
would best support students for that specific lesson.
✏️Plan in advance to help things go smooth
646-362-0611
shani.c212@gmail.com
Effective ICT classroom
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford
Relationships with school staff
Kindness is contagious
Remain humble
Build bridges DO NOT burn them
Remain human!
We are a team/community
Why relationships with classroom staff is important
Relationships and collaboration with Service providers
Session 4 @ home activities:
Self-care
Remind yourself of your WHY
Get your positive affirmations in place
Try to connect with the staff you will work with
Ask questions!
Create your "Meet the Teacher" newsletter for families
Think of ways to create two-way communication with families.
Disclaimer- Teachism New Teacher Boot Camp is not affiliated with any organization, school, or company. This is a free event. All presenters are volunteers. We are sharing information that may not be our own. We do not take credit for some of the material shared.
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