Description
Communicating with Parents: A Guide to Effective Practice is an essential guidebook for the K-12 education professional. This book takes an in-depth look at communicating with families of students in elementary and secondary schools and is founded on the most current research and practice. Divided into five main sections, this guide presents evidence-based content and strategies related to: Developing Caring Relationships in Schools, Communicating with Families for Student Success, Communicating with Families throughout the School Year, Communicating with Families in Meetings, and Addressing Difficult Topics with Families. Additionally, a broad-based school population is covered with pertinent information for working with families of: general education students, students with disabilities, culturally/linguistically diverse students, students from low socioeconomic status, and students with unique gifts and talents. The evidence-based material is enhanced and illustrated with examples, graphics, and professional reproducible materials, and on every page, educators will be given the most research-based content, sound examples, practical applications, and ready-to-use resources. An indispensible guide for all K-12 general education teachers, special educators, related services personnel, and administrators for both pre-service and in-service training.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Developing Caring Relationships in Schools
Developing Caring Relationships with Your Students
Showing Interest in Each StudentDeveloping Caring Relationships with Your Students’ Families
Understanding Your Students’ Family BackgroundsUnderstanding the Strengths of Your Students’ Families
Chapter 2 — Skills for Communicating with Families
Communication Skills
Skills for Face-to-Face Communications
Skills for Written Communications
Considerations for Communicating with Diverse Types of Families
Summary
Chapter 3 — Communicating with Families Throughout the School Year
Phone Communications
Purposes of Phone Communications
Advantages and Limitations
General Guidelines
What to Say in Phone Calls
How to Communicate During Phone Calls
Written Communications
Purposes of Written Communications
Advantages and Limitations
General Guidelines
What to Include in Written Communications
How to Create Written Communications
Electronic Communications
Purposes of Electronic Communications
Advantages and Limitations
General Guidelines
What to Include in Electronic Communications
How to Create Electronic Communications
Types of Written Communications
Summary
Chapter 4 — Communicating with Families in Meetings
Formal Meetings
Student-Led Conferences
Individualized Education Program Meetings
Informal Meetings
School Visits (Hallway and Classroom Chats)
Home Visits
Summary
Chapter 5 — Addressing Difficult Topics with Families
Academic Issues
What Are Academic Difficulties?
Support at School
Communicating with Parents
Social/Behavioral Issues
What Are Social/Behavioral Problems?
Support at School
Communicating with Parents
Child Abuse/Neglect
What Is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Bullying
What Is Bullying?
Support at School
Communicating with Parents
School Crises/Emergencies
What Are School Crises/Emergencies?
Crisis Response and Communication Plans
Communicating with Parents
Summary
Appendix — Templates and Reproducibles
Index
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Teacher's Guide to Communicating with Parents, A: Practical Strategies for Developing Successful Relationships, CourseSmart eTextbook
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