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Parent-Teacher Communications: Everything You Need
A collection of effective resources, ideas, and practices for keeping parents informed and involved all year long
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Articles Let Your Students Take the LeadGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Learn the benefits of student-lead conferences. When students take the lead, parents and teachers alike gain insight about the child's learning.... |
 Respect for ParentsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 A special education teacher stresses the importance of positive communication with parents and caregivers of special needs children facing... |
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Articles Record Keeping and ReportingGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 See how portfolios, rubrics, and progress reports can help you track student progress and provide you with a useful record of each student's work... |
Articles Top 5 Ideas for Open HouseGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 First year teachers, learn how an open house night can provide opportunities to gain parents' support. |
 Articles Tracking Students' Progress With PortfoliosGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Take a look at three great methods of showcasing a student's accumulated work. |
We're All Welcome HereGrades: A wealth of teacher-tested ideas for drawing all families into the school community. |
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Collections Building Strong Relationships With ParentsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Weve compiled a list of resources that focus on building mutual trust with parents. Contents include professional articles on parent-teacher... |
 Collections Parent Communication StrategiesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Effective practices, strategies, and tips for keeping parents informed and involved all year long. |
 Collections Guide to Parent-Teacher ConferencesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Articles and other resources on parent conferences, from preparations and explaining students' progress to writing report cards. |
Student Observation FormGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Keep parents updated on their child's performance by using this simple form. |
Student Observation Form for ParentsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 This form gives parents an effective way to share their observations with teachers. |
 Ideas for Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, and Parent CommunicationsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 A menu of effective and engaging ways to meet with parents. |
Parent Guide to School InvolvementGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Help your child succeed at school by becoming a parent who participates in his education |
