After 43 years in education, I can confidently tell you that establishing positive relationships with those within your realm of influence is crucial.
Understanding parents’ position creates a ground for a positive school-family relationship. Opportunities and engagement build bridges.
The school culture flourishes when parents are active and involved. How will you unlock the power of parent volunteers at your school?
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.
For students (and teachers) who have had negative experiences in traditional classrooms, PBL can offer a refreshing change.
A strong parent-teacher relationship is key to creating the best person your child can be — academically, socially, and emotionally.
By offering support to struggling teachers we can improve teacher retention. Mr. Crawley recommends five ways to support teachers.
The first teacher in our series of Teacher Reflections is Montessori teacher Laurie Shields. Let’s hear directly from her!
