Home Connections

When a report card goes home there should be no surprises (at least, ideally). Regular contact between teacher and parents/guardians is crucial so that everyone is clear about where the class is at, what the learning goals are, and what the class is doing to meet them. I've found that parent newsletters are a great way to keep our students' families in the loop. During my last long term placement I sent one home every 1-2 weeks.

Below is a sample parent newsletter about assessment that I completed for a previous course.