The communication principles of the three C’s, Clarity, Conciseness, and Consistency, provide one framework to examine and improve school communication.
Online forms simplify collecting parent feedback. They’re easily editable and ensure valuable insights while respecting parents’ time.
Don’t let parent-teacher conferences overwhelm you! Come prepared, create a welcoming environment, and have confidence in yourself as an educator.
The changes in school may be expected policy changes or unexpected events – in both cases the communication team must be ready.
Both teacher and parent take on various roles to support their perspective during the parent-teacher conference.
Tips for productive parent-teacher conferences: prepare early, communicate and invite effectively, be welcoming, and note different needs.
Communicating about student behaviors in the classroom can be positive when teacher and parents form a team with shared goals.
Set clear expectations and paths how to communicate with your school community.
School is the most obvious place for building important community connections.
