Energize Your Classroom and Empower Students on Back-to-School Night

Reba Gordon Matthews
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30
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Multi Device
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4.78
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Description

On back-to-school night, do you find yourself answering the same questions over and over from a waiting line of parents, such as "How is my child doing" or "Is he or she well behaved?" Do you often feel a bit rushed to get to the next parent in line? Join Reba Gordon Matthews as she discusses strategies for turning back-to-school night into an engaging, informative evening for your families. Reba will share how she uses student-led tours to let parents actively experience how learning happens through their child's eyes. She will show how these tours can be used to give parents a comprehensive view of your classroom, provide insight into their child's academic abilities, and communicate your expectations. Come discover how these student-led parent tours can quickly launch the parent-teacher relationship and send your parents off with a smile and a wealth of information.

Objectives

Identify strategies for turning back-to-school night into an engaging, informative evening for your families. Explain how a student-led back-to-school night can give parents a comprehensive view of your classroom, provide insight into their child's academic abilities, and communicate your expectations. Discover how student-led parent tours can launch the parent-teacher relationship and send parents off with a smile and a wealth of information.

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Reba Gordon Matthews

Reba Gordon Matthews is an educational consultant and coach with 26 years of experience. She trains educators and advocates for at-risk youth through a foundation she co-founded, focused on overcoming obstacles and creating growth opportunities.
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