Let’s Bridge the Parent Gap and Partner with Our Students’ Families
What is Your School Culture for Families?
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Welcoming Campaign
Do students and their families feel a consistent warmth in the first days of school? Do they know who to contact for specific information and questions?
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Resources for Families
Do parents know how to find what they and their children need? Is online navigation easy and consistent across grade levels and classrooms?
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Teacher Engagement with Parents
Are your teachers comfortable reaching out regularly to parents? Do they know how to stay positive, but keep it real?
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Parent Initiated Engagement with School
How comfortable are parents reaching out to your school? Do they know how to connect and how soon their questions or concerns will be addressed?
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Parent Communication with Teacher
Are parents encouraged and at ease sharing their children’s needs with teachers? Do they feel heard and confident relaying those needs?
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Parent Support of Learning at Home
Are parents supportive of their children’s learning at home? Do they model learning and curiosity and have high expectations?