Tip 11

Working with Parents, Guardians, and Families

Treat communication as a partnership while respecting the practical realities facing families and teachers.

Starting the yearFamilies · Student relationships6-minute read

Try this tomorrow

Send one message that begins with a student strength, explains one learning goal in plain language, and offers one realistic way the family can respond.

Use this with a mentor or team

Does your communication work on the school's terms only, or on the family's terms too?

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