This document discusses various ways for teachers to communicate with parents and the community. It provides examples of communication opportunities like back-to-school nights, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities. It also discusses using technology and social media to share information and resources. Additionally, it describes a "Math Ad" project where students create advertisements to positively promote mathematics and make it appealing to the public.

1. Communication with Parents & CommunitySara Sellers & Kim Nguyen

2. Basic QuestionsWhat are things we can communicate?

3. What are the benefits which result from communication?

4. Where are appropriate places to communicate?

5. Why is communication important?

6. When would communication be beneficial?

7. Who would be affected by communication?

8. How can we communicate?Communicating with Parents

9. Back 2 School NightsThis is a good time for the teacher to introduce them-self to the parents. Rules and expectations should be established. The teacher should communicate to the parents what he/she expects from them and what they should expect from him/her.

10. It is a good idea to give the parents an overview of what the curriculum contains for the year. A syllabus can be given out to the parents on this night as well.

11. Technology should be incorporated into the teacher’s presentation to the parents. It is always good for the parents to see how their children will be learning. Tutoring can be discussed. Let the parents know when you are available to tutor.

12. It is a good idea to give parents a brief overview of your history. Tell them about where you went to school and in what area(s) you are certified. Avoid telling them it is your first year!

13. Talk about school guidelines in general.

14. Always tell parents that you are looking forward to working with their child. Provide them with ways to contact you.Open HouseBecause open house night is generally held toward the end of the school year, I think the teacher and the students should be in charge of presenting information to the parents. This is a good time for students to inform their parents about everything they have learned throughout the year. The teacher can keep a collection of work, which was submitted by the students, and allow students to show their parents everything they have done or created. Open house nights are a good time for students to present their projects. Not only do their classmates see their work, but their parents as well.