How to Effectively Communicate With Families

A deeper understanding of component

4c: Communicating with Families

Session Outcomes

• Gain a deeper understanding of Component 4c – “Communicating With Families”

• Develop strategies to communicate with families in various situations

Video Clip

• Watch This Video

• While watching, make a list of:– Things you notice

about this conference

– Reactions you have to this conference

Let’s Take a Quiz!

• Answer the questions on the “Family Involvement Quiz” to test your knowledge about parent involvement

4c: Communicating with Families

• The indicators of 4c include:– Frequent and culturally appropriate

information sent home regarding the instructional program and student progress

– Two-way communication between the teacher and families

– Frequent opportunities for families to engage in the learning process

4c: Communicating with Families

• The elements of 4c include:– Information about the

instructional program– Information about

individual students– Engagement of families in

the instructional program

Diving Deeper

• The difference between “Proficient” and “Distinguished” relies on student involvement

• Think About:

How can you take one of your parent communication methods and extend it so that students play a role?

Difficult Situations

• Choose one slip of paper out of the container on your table.

• After reading your scenario, respond to each of the questions on your response card.

• Be ready to share out your responses in a few minutes.

Apply to Your Practice

• At your next team meeting, bring at least one resource you use to communicate or document communication with parents. It can be one you’ve created or one you’ve found/adapted from the shared link.

• As a team, discuss how each resource could be adapted to include students as communicators.

Additional Resources

• View the Video from Teaching Channel “The A, B, Cs of Parent Involvement” for more information:https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/getting-parents-involved

• Professional Learning Bundle for 4C