Tools to Improve Parent Communication

Help for Special Educators

English - May 04, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
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In Episode 6, learn about a number of tools you can use to improve parent communication in your classroom. Newsletters, communication booklets, check-off lists, phone calls, emails, and apps are all discussed in Lisa Goodell's interview with Petra Albaza, a middle school special ed teacher. Go to https://lisagoodell.com/podcast to access the show notes and links for everything mentioned in the conversation.

Patra also explains why good communication between teachers and parents is so important, not only with nonverbal students but verbal as well. Plus Patra gets her students involved by having them complete a daily activity that is sent back and forth from school to home, which she offers as a freebie!!

Extras:

Hear the answer to Kaylene's question about why the first year of teaching is the hardest. Many teachers answered her question!Take Lisa's Communication Challenge and be encouraged in the process. If you take the challenge please let Lisa know on Instagram (her handle is @lisagoodellequip) or in the Facebook Group (Called "Help for Special Educators Podcast").