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2 Discuss the different modes of

communication as it pertains to
teaching
2 Identify which mode of
communication to use in different
situations
2 Examine effectiveness of authentic
situations
2 Apply acquired techniques to real
world situations
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2 hat methods do you rely upon to

communicate with parents?
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2 ritten Communication
½ Email, Progress Report, Report Cards,
Newsletters, Parent Portal, ebpage, Blogs . .
½ hat should be considered when creating a
written correspondence with a parent?
2 Oral Communication
½ Face to face or Phone. Parent Meeting, Team
Meeting, IEP, Giant Eagle . . .
½ hat should be considered when preparing for an
oral correspondence with a parent?
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2 All written correspondence must be accurate and
professionally done
2 Message must conform and align with
professional, district and building policies
2 Check your grammar and spelling
2 rite clear and concise
2 Avoid educational jargon (edubabble)
2 Send communication with enough time for
parents to respond or plan
2 Ask a colleague, spouse or friend to proofread
2 Provide a copy to your principal and keep a copy
for yourself
2 Develop a system to collect forms
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2 Be prepared
2 Speak clearly with control of the English
language
2 Stick to the facts, share anecdotal data,
cite specific examples and avoid
subjective comments
2 Don¶t interrupt parents
2 Be positive, supportive and try to relate
with the parent
2 Design a plan where the student, parent
and teacher have accountability
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2 se proper salutations

2 Call for good news and bad
2 Leave a message if it is good news
and ask parent to call back if not
2 In some cases, it may be important
to document the
conversation/conference
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2 All parents and students know

½ ho you are
½ How to reach you
½ hen to contact you
½ hat you will be teaching
½ hat are your expectations for
behavior and performance
½ How will students be assessed
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2 Pay me now or pay me later, don¶t

let issues fester
2 Remind parents and students of
upcoming events, projects or field
trips
2 eekly, monthly or quarterly report
2 Copies of rubrics and samples of
work
2 Suggestions on how to help at
home
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2 All families have strengths²begin
conferences focusing on student strengths
2 Parents can learn new techniques
2 Parents have important perspectives on
their children
2 Most parents really care about their child
2 Cultural differences are both valid and
valuable
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Good communication between teachers and
parents doesn¶t just happen. It requires
special skills on your part ± skills such as
good listening techniques, tact, kindness,
consideration , empathy, enthusiasm, and
an understanding of parent-child
relationships. No matter how you interact
with parents and the community at large,
good communication and interpersonal
skills will enhance your efforts.



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