HD 341 1st Edition Lecture 8Outline of Last Lecture II. Professionals vs TechniciansIII. Positive RelationshipsIV. Solution OrientationV. Liberation TeachingVI. Family InvolvementOutline of Current Lecture I. Parent/Teacher CommunicationII. Family EngagementIII. ConferencesCurrent LectureBefore school beginsCommunication- letter- home visitso more formal greeting between child, parents and teachero ways of being in the familyo reciprocal relationships- email- phoneOpen HouseOrientationParent paperwork- more than names and addresses, ask questions- family members: siblings, etc- bathroom stuff, behavioral issues, holidays celebrated or not celebratedWays for Families to Become Engaged- family meetings- volunteer in classroom- volunteer outside of the classroom- serve on parent committees- fundraisingThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Parent-Teacher Conferences- preparation- don’t call a conference for a behavior you haven’t talked to the parent about yeto small red flags that are pattern like should be discussed on a case to case basis, then call a conference if it’s not changingo first communication should not be conference- conduct the conferenceo positiveo languageo keep jargon to a minimumo compliment sandwich positive compliment, suggestion, another positive complimento specifically describe behavioro remain professional/confidential don’t compare to other children and familieso ask what parents typically do at home before giving suggestions or ideaso forge a partnershipo agree on follow-up goals- practice reflective listeningFollow-Up- give a copy of conference goals to parents- refer back to progress or use of strategies to meet goals in further informal and formal conversations- keep communication positive and frequentCommunicating about Mistaken Behavior- know how parents generally view their child- compliment sandwich (again)- data- invite thoughts about patterns- agreement about follow-up
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