Course Description
Participants will increase their knowledge and skills in creating systems that promote effective communication and partnerships with students’ parents/guardians. During the course students will become aware the importance of the student-teacher relationship; communication skills for face-to-face communications as well as written communications. Students will learn specific strategies/methods communicating with families throughout the school year; communicating with families in formal and informal meetings; addressing difficult topics with families; addressing bullying and communications during school crisis.