The document discusses effective communication strategies among teachers, students, and parents at a development center. It emphasizes the importance of adapting communication styles for different audiences, using open-ended questions, and employing methods like the 'sandwich method' for delivering feedback. Additionally, it covers the use of technology and written communications to enhance engagement and professionalism in these interactions.

1. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS,
COLLEAGUES, AND STUDENTS
Rhonda Jackson
Kingdom Kids Development
Center

2. COMMUNICATION
 The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or
information by speech, writing, or signs
(www.dictionary.com)
 Ways we communicate: written, verbal and non-verbal
 Audiences we communicate with:
Colleagues: fellow educators
Students: main audience
Parents : supporting audience

3. COMMUNICATING WITH
STUDENTS

4. WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

5. WHEN SPEAKING WITH
STUDENTS…
Bend to their level.
Look them in the eye.
Speak calmly.
Make sure they understand what has
happened and the directions.

6. ALWAYS ASK OPEN-ENDED
QUESTIONS
Open –ended questions allow the student to
think of different ways to solve a problem.
Keep yes/no questions to a minimum.
Never ask why.

7. FAMILY MEETING
Family meeting allows students to have input
on ways we can improve our classroom.
Family meeting is also the time we discuss
Classroom Rules and events in their lives, if
they want to share.
Not for every age group (usually 4 and up).

8. COMMUNICATING WITH COLLEAGUES

9. EDUCATOR’S ROUND TABLE
 Mutual respect
 Appreciate diverse
talents
 Share the knowledge
you obtain with others.
 Celebrate each other’s
success.
 Remember, the school
or center is only as
strong as its teachers.

10. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS
Drop off Face to face
Pick up Phone (text)
Parent Teacher Email
Conferences Journals/Daily
Special events reports

11. ARE YOU LISTENING?
Make sure LISTEN and not just HEAR what a
parent is saying: tone, facial expression, and
demeanor.
Ask questions to clarify, if you do not
understand.

12. PNP (POSITIVE NEGATIVE POSITIVE)
OR THE SANDWICH METHOD
If you must deliver unsavory news, use PNP
(Positive Negative Positive).
Always start on a positive note, sandwich the
negative in the middle, and end with a positive
note.

13. TECHNOLOGY

14. SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn are all good
resources for communicating and marketing.
Be sure you have permission from parents as
far as photos.

15. CELLULAR PHONES
Many teachers use cell phones to send out
mass text messages.
Make sure parents knows they are for this use
only. Set hours for parents to call.
Please adhere to your center or school’s
policies concerning cell phone use.

16. EMAILS
Make sure grammar and spelling are correct
when sending emails.
Use colors for important announcements such
as : school closings and field trips.
Make a schedule for emailing. Try to email at
least twice a week.
Send pictures. Parents like seeing what is
going on during the day.

17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Make sure of grammar
Appealing to the eye
Use color paper to catch attention
Clipart

18. BODY LANGUAGE
Try to avoid defensive postures; such as
crossing your arms.
Speak with confidence.
Inform the parent if you do not have an
answer, you will get one or refer to center
director or school principal.

19. CONCLUSION
 Communication is important. As teachers, we must
make sure our communications are professional, and
accurate.
 Remember, teachers are judged on their
communication skills.
 THANK YOU FOR COMING !
 EMAIL: jacksonrhonda@hotmail.com
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