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.
Presented by Reba Gordon Matthews
Reba Gordon Matthews is an Educational Consultant with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt and a a Freelance Coach and Instructional Designer creating eLearning and learner experience courses. She has over 20 years of elementary teaching experience and has served as an adjunct instructor for Early Childhood Education courses. She holds a Masters in Educational Technology and a Masters in Instructional Design.
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.
Special Technology Instructions
Assessment
Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss ideas for hosting a student-led back-to-school night to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SimpleK12 Certificate of Completion
Learning Credits
CEU:0.50
Badges
Viewed a 30 Min On-Demand Course
Value
25 points
Achieved
On course completion
