Back-to-School Night Practical Suggestions for a Successful Evening Sarah Gahl and Claire Mognaga TV/TIP August 2006

Giving a Back-to-School Night presentation can conjure up a variety of thoughts and feelings. Thinking about your reasons for attending this workshop, talk with your table group about ways that…

Back-to-School Night is like

Giving a Back-to-School Night presentation can conjure up a variety of thoughts and feelings. Thinking about your reasons for attending this workshop, talk with your table group about ways that… Back-to-School Night is like an amusement park.

Back-to-School Night

Parent Agenda

Back-to-School Night Parent Agenda Teacher Agenda

Back-to-School Night Parent Agenda Teacher Agenda How to Proceed

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed A Parent’s Three Questions

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed A Parent’s Three Questions 1. Will my child get a good education here?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed A Parent’s Three Questions 1. Will my child get a good education here? 2. Will my child be happy here?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed A Parent’s Three Questions 1. Will my child get a good education here? 2. Will my child be happy here? 3. What do I need to know to help my child be successful?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed From The School’s Perspective… Back To School Night is the time to share information about the school program. This includes:

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed From The School’s Perspective… Back To School Night is the time to share information about the school program. This includes: Curriculum

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed From The School’s Perspective… Back To School Night is the time to share information about the school program. This includes: Curriculum Schedule

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed From The School’s Perspective… Back To School Night is the time to share information about the school program. This includes: Curriculum Schedule Procedures

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed But Did You Think About… There are some other purposes to Back To School Night as well that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to:

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed But Did You Think About… There are some other purposes to Back To School Night as well that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: Set norms for parent/teacher interactions

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed But Did You Think About… There are some other purposes to Back To School Night as well that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: Set norms for parent/teacher interactions Ask for help!

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed But Did You Think About… There are some other purposes to Back To School Night as well that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: Set norms for parent/teacher interactions Ask for help! Build PR

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed But Did You Think About… There are some other purposes to Back To School Night as well that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: Set norms for parent/teacher interactions Ask for help! Build PR Be proactive with potential problems

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Putting It Together… Parent Goals: Be Assured of: A Learning Environment A Happy Environment Knowledge about Program and How to Help Students Teacher Goals: Build Knowledge of: Curriculum Schedule Procedures Norms Help PR Problems?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Putting It Together… Parent Goals: Be Assured of: A Learning Environment A Happy Environment Knowledge about Program and How to Help Students Teacher Goals: Build Knowledge of: Curriculum Schedule Procedures Norms Help PR Problems? What else might you want to accomplish?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Think about the outcomes you want and set some plans…

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Your Turn!

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Your Turn! Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting some ideas of your own.

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Your Turn! Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting some ideas of your own. Turn to a partner and talk about either: Your ideas Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Your Turn! Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting some ideas of your own. Turn to a partner and talk about either: Your ideas Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation Spend 2 minutes reading the rest of the parent goals and ideas.

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Again!

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Again! Pick one additional Goal section from the paper. Spend three minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jotting some ideas of your own.

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Again! Pick one additional Goal section from the paper. Spend three minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jotting some ideas of your own. Turn to a partner and talk about either: Your ideas Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Again! Pick one additional Goal section from the paper. Spend three minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jotting some ideas of your own. Turn to a partner and talk about either: Your ideas Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation Spend 2 minutes reading the rest of the goals and ideas.

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed

Look at your presentation through the lens of your school administrator. What adjustments or additions do you need to make to meet his or her objectives as well?

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Final Thoughts

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Final Thoughts Make sure your message is heard.

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Final Thoughts Make sure your message is heard. Practice makes perfect…

Parent AgendaTeacher AgendaHow to Proceed Final Thoughts Make sure your message is heard. Be confident and smile! You’re playing for the fans. Practice makes perfect…