Creative Ways to Communicate with Parents

Session Description:
Do you ever wish that there were easier and less time-consuming ways to communicate with parents so that they could be more informed and involved? Communication can be a huge challenge for both parents and teachers in the fast-paced society in which we live. What resources can teachers use to help bridge the communication gap between home and school? Join Matt Bergman as he shares several free tools teachers can use to creatively communicate with and engage busy parents. You will also walk away with strategies for providing equitable communication through a variety of channels that best fits parents’ needs.

Learning Objectives:

Describe free tools that teachers can use to help bridge the communication gap between home and school.

Discuss strategies for providing equitable communication through a variety of channels that best fits parents’ needs.

Assessment: Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss ideas for communicating with parents to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.