The School-Home Connection for Students with Exceptionalities: Encouraging Parents to Join the Team

Melissa Mann
Presenter
30
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.91
Course rating
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Description

How can we foster stronger partnerships with parents to support students with exceptionalities? Research shows that parental involvement significantly enhances student outcomes, and when teachers and families work as a cohesive team, students are more likely to experience success in all areas of life. Join Melissa Mann for this timesaving, to the point session as she shares proven strategies for building relationships with parents of students with exceptionalities. You'll gain resources, tools, and communication techniques to empower parents to become active partners in their child's education journey. Get ready to bridge the gap between home and school to ensure student progress! Melissa expertise in special education will empower you with skills needed to design a home-school collaboration plan with tailored resources and communication strategies to encourage parental involvement.

Objectives

Identify key benefits of building relationships with parents of students with exceptionalities. Explain the importance of communication and teamwork for supporting students both at home and school. Utilize specific strategies and tools to foster trust and collaboration with parents. Examine potential barriers to parent involvement and determine strategies to overcome them. Assess current parent-teacher relationships and identify areas for growth to enhance student progress. Design a home-school collaboration plan with tailored resources and communication strategies to encourage parental involvement.

Key Take Aways

• Learn effective communication techniques that create trust and encourage collaboration with parents. • Explore tools, activities, and strategies that parents can use at home to reinforce learning goals. • Discover ways to establish a team mindset between families, teachers, and support staff to ensure student success. • Address challenges such as time, differing expectations, and communication gaps to strengthen the home-school connection.

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Melissa Mann

Melissa Mann, a fourth-grade teacher in the Madison County School System, has experience in general and collaborative education settings. With a Master’s in School Counseling, she has presented at various conferences, both in-person and virtual, for the past 15 years.
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