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- - - - Graham, E. (2019). 10 Ideas for Engaging Parents. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/tools/56945.htm
      - Gunn, J. (2018, October 2). Tips for Leading Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences: Resilient Educator. Retrieved from https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/parent-teacher-conferences/
      - Linsin, M. (2011, June 4). How To Talk To Parents About Their Misbehaving Child. Retrieved from https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2011/06/04/how-to-talk-to-parents-about-their-misbehaving-child/
      - Minero, E. (2018, October 5). 5 Strategies for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-strategies-successful-parent-teacher-conference
      - Patterson, J. (n.d.). Ten Ways to Improve Communications with Parents About Their Child's Behavior. Retrieved July 05, 2020, from https://www.educationworld.com/10-ways-improve-parent-communications-about-behavior
      - Poth, R. D. (2018, April 9). Promoting Family Engagement: 5 Ways to Foster Meaningful Connection. Retrieved from https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/04/promoting-family-engagement-5-ways-to-foster-a-more-meaningful-connection/
      - Scharf, A. (2018). Family and Community Engagement. Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/publications/critical-practices-for-antibias-education/family-and-community-engagement
      - Universal Class. (2020). Classroom Management: Working With Parents. Retrieved from https://www.universalclass.com/articles/self-help/classroom-management-working-with-parents.htm
  - - - The teacher should not be stand-offish.
      - The teacher should not be reserved.
      - The teacher should not ignore the culture and traditions of the students’ families.
      - Parents shouldn’t approach parents as a nuisance to be “dealt with.”
      - Teachers should not keep the parents uninformed.
      - Teachers should not be rude to parents.
  - - - Communicating with parents by speaking with my Korean co-teacher
    - - It allows for students and parents to log in to student accounts and to keep track of classroom management points.
      - Because it is possible to print out invitations in Korean, it makes it easy for parents to join and follow their child’s progress.
      - Parents can be alerted when students receive positive “Wow” cards and negative “No-no” cards.
      - Parents are able to keep track of student progress through points for homework, participation, kindness, winning games, and scores on tests.
    - - My account is shared with my Korean co-teacher.
      - Parents can keep track of homework assignments, announcements, and assessment dates.
      - I have also made a work email address available through Classting so parents are able to email me directly as well.
  - - - Strive for clarity when discussing behavioral and academic goals for the student (Minero, 2018)
      - Prepare. Make sure that I have prepared and have the relevant student’s test scores, homework samples, and anecdotes about him or her prepared for the meeting (Gunn, 2018).
      - Be friendly. Being too grave or serious can cause parents to become defensive (Linsin, 2011).
      - Form a team. Ask for the parent’s help in supporting the student and resolving the behavioral matter. Be clear that you all need to cooperate, but that ultimately the responsibility lies with the student (Patterson, n.d.).
      - Set a team meeting. This can either be formally at school or informally on the phone or even at the parent’s home. Have a clear, time limited agenda. Have a schedule for following up (Patterson, n.d.).
      - Inform. This is the only purpose of talking to parents about behavior. Do not state opinions unless asked, and even then, tread lightly (Linsin, 2011).
      - Stick to the facts. Tell the parent what happened that prompted the call or meeting. Tell the full story but don’t add extra unconfirmed information (Linsin, 2011).
      - Watch your tone. Do not take the behavior personally, but do not force any expectations on to the parent to “fix” the problem (Linsin, 2011). Note improvements that the student has made, even if it is something small, and try to give three positive comments to the parent a week through whichever channel you communicate most frequently (phone, email, apps such as Class123 and Classting) (Patterson, n.d.).
      - Don’t hold back on the truth. Shoot straight. Address the behavior head on (Linsin, 2011). Metaphorically grit your teeth and avoid emotions or advice when talking to parents (Patterson, n.d.).
      - Explain what you are doing about the matter. This should include what rule(s) the student broke and how he or she will be held accountable. Let the parent know that you are working to address this behavior (Linsin, 2011).
      - Be brief. Phone calls and in-person meetings with parents should last no more than five minutes. After addressing the problem, tell them they can call you to follow up and if they have any questions (Linsin, 2011).
      - Have Confidence when talking to parents. Following these guidelines should give them nothing to complain about or be unsatisfied with. Instead of the behavioral responsibility getting lost in anger or misunderstanding, it will be on it’s true owner - the misbehaving student (Linsin, 2011).
- - - - Webster, J. (2020). Communicate With Special Education Parents. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/communicate-with-special-education-parents-3110743
      - Huckabone, A. (2018). The Do's and Don'ts of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Retrieved 2020, from https://www.turnitin.com/blog/the-do-s-and-don-ts-of-parent-teacher-conferences
      - Williams, K. (2020). 9 Techniques for Building Solid Parent-Teacher Relationships. Retrieved 2020, from https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/9-techniques-building-solid-parent-teacher-relationships/
      - Aguilar, E. (2013). 20 Tips For Developing Positive Relationships With Parents. Edutopia. Retrieved 2020, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-developing-positive-relationships-parents-elena-aguilar
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        Phase 4
        
        Phase 5
        
        Keep the Parents Informed
        
        Daily emails
        
        Weekly phone calls
        
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        Parent Conference
        
        Positive feedback first
        
        Prepare materials
        
        Don't talk about other students
        
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        Evidence based
        
        Professional
        
        Allows parents to see the effort and concern you have
        
        Outside help
        
        This is hard for a parent so be supportive
        
        Make sure the whole process has been documented
        
        Sometimes outside help may be required
        
        Eliminate all other options first
        
        Direct Communication
        
        Make a phone call
        
        Follow up email
        
        Puts into writing what has been discussed
        
        Provides accountabilty
        
        Start with positives
        
        Be honest. Don't sugarcoat.
        
        Let parents share their thoughts first
        
        Be prepared with what you have tried already
        
        Enquire about outside influences
        
        Listen to the parents
        
        Be respectful
        
        Don't blame the child
        
        Arrange a face to face
      - Open Channels to Check Work
        
        It is important that parents have access to their child's academic progress so there is no shock factor later on.
        
        Integrated School System e.g. Plus Portals which gives access to...
        
        ESLRs
        
        School Calendar
        
        Attendance
        
        School Updates
        
        Grades
        
        Apps like Bloomz
        
        Weekly Posts
        
        Pictures and videos
        
        Weekend assignments
        
        Parent support materials
        
        Add parents to management apps and progress monitors
        
        Google Classroom
        
        Class Dojo
        
        School Magazine
        
        Celebrate extra curricular activities
        
        Show available clubs
        
        Monthly emails
        
        Personalised messages
        
        Regular updates
    - - Establish early communication with parents.
        
        Sets out the goals and expectations of the class.
        
        Introduces ways of communication and tracking:
        
        Bloomz
        
        ClassDojo
        
        Email
        
        IXL
        
        Google Classroom
        
        Allows follow up questions.
        
        Explains key dates for parent conferences and open houses.
        
        Send out Google Form
        
        Allergies
        
        Student interests
        
        Medical issues
        
        Areas of concern
        
        Meet with the parents at registration, beginning of school or end of school
        
        Personal touch
        
        Face to a name
        
        Build rapport
        
        Collaborate with last year's teachers so you can have meaningful conversations.
        
        Start information sheet
        
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