2014-2015

Family Engagement Plan

Before School Begins
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I created a binder for each one of my classes. Within the binders, there is a section for every
student. That is the place where I keep personal information about my students and document
every contact I make with their family members. Accurate records of contact are very
important and can be extremely useful throughout the school year.
First Days of School
-On the first day of school, I have students fill out a survey detailing the names and contact
information for themselves and a parent/guardian.
-I send home a survey for the parents (that counts as a homework assignment). The survey
reaffirms the given contact information and asks for more information about the student.
-Within the first couple of weeks, I call the family of each one of my students to introduce
myself and check if I have working numbers. I record the date, time, phone number used, who I
spoke with, and the topics discussed in a phone log.
-I always try to say something positive to each family.
New Students/Roster Changes
-I have student packets on hand at all times. The packets include an introductory letter, student
survey, parent/guardian survey, and a class syllabus. I will modify the survey as we get further
into the school year to better serve my incoming students.
Phone Calls/E-mail
-When making parent phone calls, I want to make as many positive calls as possible. Many of
my students parents are very busy and expect negative phone calls from the school. My goal is
to alter their expectations.
-I will make two to three positive phone calls a day, recognizing the students that did something
extraordinary or simply have shown improvement in my classroom.
-For the parents with email access, I will email a monthly newsletter. The newsletter will include
what we are doing in the classroom, shout outs, photos, and updates.


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In Person
-Attend any parent meetings (if possible) and school events, such as football games and
graduation.
- Attend community events that my students partake in, such as the Puerto Rican Festival and the
local carnival.
-Invite parents to school for special events (speeches, presentations, etc.)
-Encourage parents to come to the school to meet with me for a one-on-one conference.
Struggling Students
-Identify an older sibling, cousin, or friend of a struggling student and send home missing work
with them instead of with your student.
-E-mail assignments to parents with e-mail access so they can print them rather than having a
struggling student carry them home.
-Ask a parent to help you brainstorm a reasonable incentive for their student if they improve one
particular thing about their habits in class.
Difficulty Making Contact
!Ask the student and call the number while the student is standing beside you.
!Speak to the school counselor, principal, or my fellow teachers about a working number.
-Visit the students home.
-Identify another person of influence in the students life and report student progress to them
instead.
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