Effective Communication Between Parents and Schools

Presenter: Chelsea Jelic, POPARD

Families and school teams work together in a variety of ways throughout the year. Research shows that promoting family-school engagement leads to increased trust and collaboration, as well as improved student achievement and development. This session will:

• Briefly review research and the new “family-school engagement playbook” to highlight important themes
• Provide strategies to enhance collaboration and communication between family and school
• Discuss connections between the roles, rights, and responsibilities of teaching staff, administrators, and parents.
• Review how to work towards solutions in times of conflict or differences
• Information on advocacy steps and supports.

This workshop will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. If you are interested in attending, you are asked to register here. Following your registration, you will receive the link to the meeting.