This document discusses effective strategies for communicating with parents. It recommends establishing relationships with parents by introducing yourself, addressing barriers, and having positive conversations about the child. It stresses the importance of over-communicating through multiple methods and considering different cultural communication styles. Some specific tips include creating a welcoming environment at the school with information tables, parent rooms, and pictures; communicating both at the school and in the community; and ensuring communication is two-way through parent feedback.

1. M . D E WA N A T H O M P S O N
M A R I A R O S A S G A R C I A
V I L L A G E C O N S U LT I N G G R O U P
Communicating with
Parents

2. What we will
discuss today:
 Establishing Relationships
 How to Communicate?
 Over Communicate-Don’t just use one method of
communication
 Consider Culture when Communicating
 Create a Welcoming Environment
 Customer Service
 Parent Information Table
 Parent Rooms
 List Enrichments/Schedule
 Pictures of Counselors
 Where to Communicate?
 Don’t just limit yourself to the school
 Communication is Not One-Way: Parent
Feedback

3. What is Communication?
 Communication is a
system for
transmitting or
exchanging
information
 Communication is not
just verbal. It is the
means by which you
relay information to
parents.

4. "Effective communication is
20% what you know and
80% how you feel about what you know.“
~Jim Rohn
20%
80%
The Information
How You Feel
About the
Information
TheConversation

5. 1st Establish Relationships
1.Don’t Make Assumptions
2. Have Positive Conversations About Child
3. Introduce Yourself
4. Address Barriers
Village Consulting Group Please do
not duplicate without the written
consent of the authors

7. The single biggest problem in communication is
the illusion that it has taken place.

8. Over-Communicate

9. Communicating with Diverse Cultures
 Native Language/Translators
 Sharing Space
 Touching
 Eye Contact
 Time Ordering of Interactions

10. Create a
Welcoming
Space

11. Place
information
where it is
likely to be
seen

12. Market
Your
Program

13. Welcome
parents
&
their
young
children

14. Outside of SchoolAt the School
 Churches
 Community Centers
 During Sporting Events
 Grocery Stores
 Library
 During Pick-Up
 During Drop-Off
 Parent Rooms
 Parent Boards
 Student Events
Where to Communicate?

15. Meet the
Parents
Where
They Are

16. “
WHEN ALL OTHER MEANS
OF COMMUNICATION FAIL,
TRY WORDS….OR FOOD”
Remember……..