1. Ongoing Parent Communication
Shanna Crowley

2. About me….. 10 years in education
7 years elementary school
3 years middle school
Currently teaching at Moore Square GT/AIG Magnet Middle

3. Now, a little about you…. First year teachers? Second year teachers?
3rd Year teachers?

4. Why is communication important?
Parents and teachers needs a good working relationship
There is a common goal; the success of the child
Communication is key so everyone understands the roles and expectations
Roles do not replace but complement each other
Both sides have expectations
Parents expect teachers to instruct and guide learning
Teachers expect parents to support instruction at home
Shared expectations are behavior and academic performance

5. What to remember……. Look at each other as partners
Set and communicate expectations
Keep personal assumptions and perceptions out

6. How do I do this?

7. Parent Contact
Phone calls home reporting positive classroom interactions
conferences
progress reports
folders home
Newsletter
Graded Work

8. Technology Twitter Emails Edmodo Classroom Web Page Blogs
Google Classroom
Power Schools
Apps

9. Create an Open Door Policy
Classroom Volunteers

10. Now, your turn! -
-Find a partner to create a communication tool for use this upcoming school year
-I will be walking around to help as needed
We will take a few minutes at the end of the session to share ideas
The goal is for everyone to have at least one communication tool before leaving!

11. My contact info…… -
Credits:
-Jessica Meachams, Classroom Snapshots – Classroom App Review
-Linda Sahagun, “The Importance of Building Parent-Teacher Relationships.”