Parent Communication log

BY: BELINDA UNDERWOOD & EVIDELIA HOUSE

Introduction

● Communication increases Parental involvement which benefits the child in many ways:● Increases student’s attendance● Increases the students grades● Improves homework turnover●Motivates students

Teacher parent communication

● Communication helps supports student and parents.

Steps in beginning parent communication

● School must Welcome the Parent by:● Handling parent phone calls effectively

Steps in beginning parent communication

● Create an area for meeting parents

Teachers can provide information to parents through:

● Teacher parent conference

Parents can receive information through:

● PTA meetings.

School Webpage

Newsletters effective way of communication to parents

Facebook

● Facebook an effective way of communication to parents

conclusion● As the communication between teacher and parent increases, :● Parental involvement increases● student retention increases● Student increases academically● Student becomes more active in school activities● Student becomes successful

References

● Banning, B., Francis, G., Gross, H., Haines, S., Turnbull, A., (2015). Fostering family school and community, and community-school partnerships in inclusive schools: using practice as a guide. Research and Practice with Pearsons with severe disabilities, 40(3), 227-239.

● Cordeiro, P. & Cunningham, W. (20103). Educational leadership: A bridge to improved practice. (5th ed). Boston MA: Pearson.

● Kraft, M. & Rogers, T. (2014). Teacher to parent communication: experimental evidence from a low cost communication policy. Society for research on Educational Effectiveness. Retrieved from Eric database.