Description
How do you engage parents as true partners in their child's learning? What strategies help build lasting home-school connections that support student success all year long? Strong relationships with parents are essential for maximizing student progress. When teachers bring parents into the team early, students are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In this session, Melissa Mann shares practical strategies to strengthen the home connection, from relationship-building at the start of the year to actionable ideas and tips you can immediately apply in your classroom. Discover how collaboration with families can transform learning outcomes while fostering trust and open communication.
Objectives
Identify key strategies for engaging parents in the educational process. Explain how parent-teacher collaboration impacts student success. Use techniques to foster communication and involvement with families. Examine existing home-school connections to identify areas for improvement. Assess the effectiveness of strategies used to engage parents. Develop a home connection plan that integrates parent engagement strategies into classroom routines
