We had a great time learning from each other during Week 2 of #ParentCampChat where our conversation centered around Communication. What we learned from the chat is that there are really three types or viewpoints of communications between school, teachers, students and parents. The first type is what we will call the overall or general information. This type of information is typically for the general audience of the school and are such items as first day of school information, general announcements or events going on at school. We asked if…
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Read More#ParentCampChat Week #2 on tap – Family-School Communication
Join the @ParentCamp Team as we talk about Family-School Communication. Parents we want your perspectives and voice! Chat is on Twitter, just follow #ParentCampChat. Wednesday, June 26th 9:30ET/7:30CT/6:30PT for about 30 minutes. There will be polls and an invitation to survey to suggest topics for future #ParentCampChats. #ParentCampChat #ParentCamp #ParentVoice #FCE #FACE #ParentEngagement #FamilySchoolCommunityEngagement #Communication
Read More#ParentCampChat Kicks off Wednesday, June 19th 9:30 pm ET/8:30 pm CT
Starting this week on Wednesday, June 19th, #ParentCampChat hosted by the @ParentCamp crew kicks off at 9:30 pm ET/8:30 pm CT on Twitter. The starting topic? Conversations! So join parents, educators, community members, anyone who wants to talk about family-school-community engagement and integration. Tag a friend and join the chat which lasts 30ish minutes. Join us back each Wednesday, same time, same place. #ParentCampChat #ParentCamp #FACE #FCE #Conversations #BuildingRelationships #BuildingCapacity #FamilySchoolCommunityEngagement #BetterTogether
Read MoreWhat do you need? Great story about Principal Terry Patton in Baltimore
This is a great story that Roberto Ferdman of VICE News did on Principal Terry Patton at Franklin Squire Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland. They asked, “what do you need to get to school” – some very simple solvable answers, a clock to wake up on time or clean clothes. The school bought everyone clocks, someone donated a washer and dryer. A reward for strong attendance is a hair cut. “Self image can hurt attendance”. THIS is how families and communities can get involved. Just by asking…”what do you need”,…
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