1. How to Effectively Communicate With Families A deeper understanding of component 4c: Communicating with Families

2. Session Outcomes Gain a deeper understanding of Component 4c – “Communicating With Families” Develop strategies to communicate with families in various situations

3. Video Clip Watch This Video While watching, make a list of: –Things you notice about this conference –Reactions you have to this conference

4. Let’s Take a Quiz! Answer the questions on the “Family Involvement Quiz” to test your knowledge about parent involvement

5. 4c: Communicating with Families The indicators of 4c include: –Frequent and culturally appropriate information sent home regarding the instructional program and student progress –Two-way communication between the teacher and families –Frequent opportunities for families to engage in the learning process

6. 4c: Communicating with Families The elements of 4c include: –Information about the instructional program –Information about individual students –Engagement of families in the instructional program

7. Diving Deeper The difference between “Proficient” and “Distinguished” relies on student involvement Think About: How can you take one of your parent communication methods and extend it so that students play a role?

8. Difficult Situations Choose one slip of paper out of the container on your table. After reading your scenario, respond to each of the questions on your response card. Be ready to share out your responses in a few minutes.

9. Apply to Your Practice At your next team meeting, bring at least one resource you use to communicate or document communication with parents. It can be one you’ve created or one you’ve found/adapted from the shared link. As a team, discuss how each resource could be adapted to include students as communicators.

10. Additional Resources View the Video from Teaching Channel “The A, B, Cs of Parent Involvement” for more information:https://www.teachingchannel.o rg/videos/getting-parents-involvedhttps://www.teachingchannel.o rg/videos/getting-parents-involved Professional Learning Bundle for 4C