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Parent-Teacher comunication




Understanding the importance of clear communication with the parents is an essential piece on the puzzle of Education; is paramount in education.  Whether it is a teacher to student, student to student, teacher to teacher, teacher to parent, teacher to administration or administration to parent, communication needs it to make sure students are successful.

The best way to avoid misunderstandings with parents and caregivers is to establish clear lines of communication from day one.  The more I share the news about the classroom; by including parents on school activities, they will feel part of the team.  On Scholastic, I found five steps for successful parent-teacher communication.


  1. Begin the year by explaining how and when I will keep in touch with them.
  2. Never feel pressured to make an important decision, evaluation, or assessment during a parent conference or conversation.
  3. Let the parent know they can trust me.
  4. Assure parents that I will inform them immediately about any concerns I might have about their child.
  5. When presenting a matter to parents, always be ready to explain what strategies I have already used to address the issue and what new plan I am considering
On the other hand, technology is a great tool to communicate with parents there are two websites that I will like to use.  The first choice is signup genius; it helps you to schedule and customizes invites, follow up emails and text messages.  The second choice I have is seesaw; seesaw encourage students engagement, families see their children work, and they can comment on it. Not leaving on the side emails, and encouraging phone calls.  


Pictures from Seesaw





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