+ communicating with parents wendy hawkins 7 th grade writing teacher riverside middle school
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Communicating with ParentsWendy Hawkins7th Grade Writing TeacherRiverside Middle School
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+Why is parent communication important?
■ Parents are our strongest allies
■ We are with their kids more than they are during the week
■ Students aren’t always the most accurate messengers
■ Relationships can be built to further learning
■ Conflicts can be stopped before they start
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+The Right Attitude
■ All families have strengths
■ Parents can learn new techniques
■ Parents have important perspectives about their children
■ Most parents really do care about their children
Read and Reflect:
“Why I Hated Meredith’s First Grade Teacher: An Open Letter to America’s Teachers” by Kylene Beers
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+Standard Communication
■ Newsletters
■ Fusion Pages■ http://www.qrstuff.com/index.html
■ Parent Portal
■ Weekly folders
■ Progress Reports
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+Individual Communication
■ Student Agendas
■ Send a post it note
■ Text ■ remind101.com
■ Call
■ Snail mail
■ Car duty…
■ The Visit
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+The Basics
■ Be consistent
■ Make a positive contact first
■ Always start positively
■ Be brief and concise
■ Voice concerns and offer solutions
■ Listen
■ Keep records
■ Share with administrators
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+Parent Conferences
■ Start with the positive
■ Bring evidence to support concerns
■ Listen
■ Offer suggestions
■ Share contact information
■ End on a positive
■ Send a thank you note or message
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+What we have in common with our students’ parents…
We all want what’s best for the child.