332: Effective Communication with Students and Parents

Communication with students and parents are key in a classroom setting. It is what helps builds trust between the teacher, parents, and students to make the school year that much smoother. Join us as Gretchen tells a story and provides tips and tricks in order to keep effective communication for students and parents. Quotables

• "Make space in your calendar for ongoing communication."
• "Communication builds trust which leads to support and understanding."
• "When you're available and you're transparent, relationships pave the way for best results."

     

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12 apps for better P-T communication https://www.teachthought.com/technology/teacher-parent-communication/

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