Parents and family are a big influence on a child’s behavior and academic success. Communicating with families will be critical in your classroom management plan. Imagine you have been trying to reach out to a parent about concerns you have regarding their child’s behavior and academic efforts. You have called the parent, written an email, and sent a note home with the student, but have not had any success reaching the parent.
What steps would you take next to try to connect with the parent?
Once you do connect with the parent, how do you assure you will be able to reach them successfully next time?
What are some technology-based tools you can employ in order to maintain consistent communication with parents, and how would you use them?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
