Parent Communication

Participants will increase their knowledge and skills in creating systems that promote effective communication and partnerships with students' parents/guardians.  During the course students will become aware of the importance of the student-teacher relationship; communication skills for face-to-face communications as well as written communications.  Students will learn specific strategies/methods communicating with families throughout the school year; communicating with families in formal and informal meetings; addressing difficult topics with families; addressing bullying and communications during school crisis.