This page is about communication with students, parents and other colleagues.
Motivate all students to speak up
Use power of a few well-chosen words
Learn strategies to cope with 'difficult' parents
Remember three keys to keeping contact with parents positive
Parents can be your best public relations reps
Learn some easy ways to stay in contact
Teach students to appreciate themselves
Right attitude can promote learning
Keep list of question starters to encourage higher-level thinking
Teach students to make affirmations
Check assumptions when dealing with diverse families
Involve parents, get support for homework
Connect and collaborate with fellow teachers
Build thinking skills with dialogues
Seek help from experienced colleagues
Be prepared for parent-teacher conferences
