Why do we connect with parents?
For virtual teaching, it is important that teachers, parents and students are all connected. Studies have shown that at home learning is more successful when the teacher regularly checks in with the family. Some families may have a hard time teaching their child concepts due to multiple factors such as having multiple children to tend to, working during their child's learning time, illiteracy, and limited English proficiency. Checking in with parents allows teachers to build a relationship with the family and encourage them to keep trying!
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ClassDojo - Teachers may communicate with parents using ClassDojo. This program allows parents to share pictures, announcements, personal messages. Parents can also translate messages. -
Remind - Parents can be reached using remind. Teachers may not engage with students via the one-to-one chat unless the student is over the age of 13.
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Teams - Teachers may use the microsoft teams platform to connect with parents and students
Frequent Question & Answers
Any aditional questions that you may have, please reach out to your administration or contact Debra Pace
- Where do we record parent communication? - All parent communication should be documented on FOCUS
- How do I report a parent that I cannot reach? - Your guidance counselor will send you a document on forms. Once this form is submitted, the guidance counselor will reach out to the parents.
- What do I do if a parent has limited English ? - You may wish to communicate with them through Class Dojo or Remind so the app can translate the text.