Families are a key part of the instructional team, especially after more than a year of remote learning. Hear from Leana R. Malinowsky and Wendy Amato as they discuss ways to manage the teacher-family relationship as the leader of your classroom. You'll hear strategies to avoid being consumed by emails and tips for communicating effectively with families of all backgrounds. You'll also hear different ways to structure your teacher-family conferences to ensure that you have open communication with your families all year long.

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Courses

• Take a 3-credit continuing education course to dive deeper into engaging parents for student success
• Join a year-long program designed for new teachers to get all the tools, strategies, and resources they need to thrive in the classroom.

Articles

• How Teachers Can Communicate With Families This Year by Leana R. Malinowsky
• Lesson Planning GPS: A Practical Navigation Guide by Leana R. Malinowsky
• Collaboration and Communication: Teaching During the Pandemic by Leana R. Malinowsky

Videos

• The ABCs of Parental Involvement
• New Teacher Survival Guide: The Parent-Teacher Conference