All Discussions Tagged 'parent' - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T14:32:16Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=parent&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBuilding a Partnership: 5 Parent-Teacher Conference Tipstag:www.classroom20.com,2013-03-06:649749:Topic:9167972013-03-06T14:47:41.984ZKaren Cameronhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenCameron
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<p><img id="img-1362580187577" src="http://info.marygrove.edu/Portals/94958/images/parent-teacher-conference-tips.jpg" alt="parent teacher conference tips" class="alignLeft" style="float: left;" border="0" height="226" width="301" name="img-1362580187577"/><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3020099/">Researchers</a> continue to underscore what common sense has always told us: <b>Parental involvement</b> (or lack of) impacts student success. Since <b>spring parent-teacher conferences</b> are approaching—what better a time to build parent-teacher partnerships?—we thought we’d offer <b>5 parent-teacher conference tips</b> to make your meetings as painless and productive as possible.</p>
<p><b>Building a Partnership: 5 Parent-Teacher Conference Tips</b></p>
<p><b>Discuss progress and growth<br/></b> Always start by highlighting the student’s successes—and remember that they can succeed in ways that <b>transcend books and GPA</b>. How does the student interact with peers? Has the student demonstrated leadership qualities? What do you (and his or her peers) appreciate about the student? How has the student grown over the last eight months? Use specific examples when you can.</p>
<p>In addition to this, make sure that parents <b>understand the learning goals</b> and have <b>access to data</b> that identifies areas in which the student could improve. </p>
<p><b>Ask questions<br/></b> We may have spent the last eight months with our students, but parents have spent far longer with them—which means they know more about them than we ever will. Use parent-teacher conferences as an opportunity to <b>listen and learn.</b></p>
<ul>
<li>What is the student like at home?</li>
<li>How does she learn best?</li>
<li>Do the parents have specific hopes and dreams for her?</li>
<li>Does the student have aspirations that you might not know about?</li>
<li>What did the student like about her last teacher? What didn’t she like?</li>
<li>What learning strategies did this teacher use that worked well for the student?</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Collaborate to find solutions<br/></b> Parents know who is in charge, even if they don’t always agree with the way you run your classroom. Avoid telling parents what “they” should do. Instead, emphasize how “we” can collaborate to help the student improve and remain open to their suggestions.</p>
<p><b>Design a plan of action<br/></b> Spend the last few minutes of your parent-teacher conference designing a <b>plan of action</b> with <b>clear objectives</b>. Write it down so that both you and the parents have a copy.</p>
<p><b>Stay in touch<br/></b> Once you’ve created a plan of action, use it as a point of reference in progress reports and future meetings. And once a student has met or exceeded goals, continue to refine the plan. You don’t necessarily need to meet face to face to do this: Instead, try using <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voxie-pro-recorder-twitter/id294895817?mt=8">Voxie Pro</a>, an app that allows you to record CD-quality voice recordings on your phone and email them directly to the parents. To learn more about this, check out one of our recent blogs, <a href="http://info.marygrove.edu/MATblog/bid/91374/Going-Paperless-Podcasting-your-Students-Progress-Reports">Going Paperless: Podcasting Your Students’ Progress Reports.</a></p>
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<p><img alt="student progress reports" border="0" class="alignLeft" height="164" id="img-1361300309142" name="img-1361300309142" src="http://info.marygrove.edu/Portals/94958/images/student-progress-reports.jpg" style="float: left;" width="219"></img> As you know, students aren’t always the most reliable couriers. Sometimes “Friday” folders come back with a parent’s signature, sometimes not. Sometimes the progress reports were delivered; sometimes they were <b><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">insert excuse here</span></em></b>. On the whole, folders are a useful organizational tool; they’re also nice for strengthening lines of communication between you and parents. But we happen to think there’s a more efficient way…</p>
<p><img id="img-1361300309142" src="http://info.marygrove.edu/Portals/94958/images/student-progress-reports.jpg" alt="student progress reports" class="alignLeft" style="float: left;" border="0" width="219" height="164" name="img-1361300309142"/>As you know, students aren’t always the most reliable couriers. Sometimes “Friday” folders come back with a parent’s signature, sometimes not. Sometimes the progress reports were delivered; sometimes they were <b><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">insert excuse here</span></em></b>. On the whole, folders are a useful organizational tool; they’re also nice for strengthening lines of communication between you and parents. But we happen to think there’s a more efficient way to keep parents up to date on their child’s progress—one that might <b>actually cut down on your paperwork</b> and <b>guarantee that your messages will be delivered.</b></p>
<p><b>Using Voxie Pro to Record Student Progress Reports<img id="img-1361300355992" src="http://info.marygrove.edu/Portals/94958/images/student-progress-reports-2.jpg" alt="student progress reports 2" class="alignRight" style="float: right;" border="0" width="170" height="170" name="img-1361300355992"/></b><br/> In lieu of a weekly evaluation or progress note for every student, what if you were to spend a measly $4.99 on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voxie-pro-recorder-twitter/id294895817?mt=8">Voxie Pro</a> (bottle rocket), an app that allows you to <b>record CD-quality audio files</b> to your phone and <b>email them directly to parents?</b></p>
<p>Your messages can be as long as you need, but 60 to 90 seconds should be more than enough time for you to:</p>
<ul>
<li>State the student’s name along with the date</li>
<li>Briefly describe student progress, both socially and academically, over the last week</li>
<li>Offer suggestions for how the student can improve</li>
<li>Ask parents questions about the student and request that they call or email you answers</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What’s wrong with handwritten progress reports?<br/></b> Besides the fact that they’re so commonly “lost or eaten” by <b><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">insert animal/person/thing here</span></em></b>, there’s also the fact that many teachers have resorted to turning evaluations into vague checklists they can work through quickly.</p>
<p>But <b>can we really boil our students’ progress, both socially and academically, down to “Outstanding,” “Satisfactory,” or “Needs Improvement?”</b> We think not. On top of this, checklists offer little opportunity to share your personality or offer substantive feedback. Podcasting gives parents the opportunity to actually <em>hear</em> you. In fact, they can even create their own podcasts and email them back to you.</p>
<p>Podcasting your students’ progress reports is only one way to “digitally enhance” communication between you and your students’ parents. If you’re looking for other ideas, you might check out one of our recent blogs, <a href="http://info.marygrove.edu/MATblog/bid/90731/5-More-Indispensable-Classroom-Management-Apps" title="5 More Indispensable Classroom Management Apps">5 More Indispensable Classroom Management Apps</a>. Pay specific attention to an app called Remind 101. We think you’ll find it useful. </p>
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<p>Hello all,</p>
<p></p>
<p>As a mother of two and one struggling academically and socially with learning disabilities, I'm seriously concerned about the implications of the new Common Core standards. I'm curious if anyone knows of any good resources for parents?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance,</p>
<p>Sylvia Lima</p>
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p></p>
<p>As a mother of two and one struggling academically and socially with learning disabilities, I'm seriously concerned about the implications of the new Common Core standards. I'm curious if anyone knows of any good resources for parents?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance,</p>
<p>Sylvia Lima</p> Illinois Giftedtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-14:649749:Topic:5832292011-01-14T05:57:28.089ZIAGCGiftedhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TM
Several years ago, Effingham had a strong parent group that supported gifted education. Its leader, Jessica Rommel, and the group were a <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=26" target="_blank">Parent Affiliate</a> of <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/" target="_blank">Illinois Association for Gifted Children</a> and Jessica worked with me on the Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and…
Several years ago, Effingham had a strong parent group that supported gifted education. Its leader, Jessica Rommel, and the group were a <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=26" target="_blank">Parent Affiliate</a> of <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/" target="_blank">Illinois Association for Gifted Children</a> and Jessica worked with me on the Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. However, after she and her family moved out of the area, the group lost strength. Who's involved and leading support for the kids whose needs are not met in the traditional curriculum class? <p></p>
<p><span class="GeorgiaBld_16-20_Blu">Join IAGC Parent Affiliates<br/></span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaBld_12-20_Blk">Chair:</span><br/><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">Terry James Mohaupt - </span><span class="VerdanaRegLnk_12-20_Blu"><a href="mailto:iagcgifted@gmail.com">iagcgifted@gmail.com</a> </span><br/><span class="VerdanaBld_12-20_Blk">Goals:</span><br/><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">To increase the networking opportunities for parents throughout Illinois.</span></p>
<p><br/></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">IAGC's 16th Annual Gifted <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=42" target="_blank">Convention</a> will be Feb. 6-8, 2011, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. </span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">I'll host the Sunday afternoon session for parents. It will feature Jim Delisle on "Parenting Precocious Kids: Understanding the Ups and Downs of Growing Up Gifted." Newenka DuMont will present "Options for Educating a Highly Gifted Child: What a Parent Needs to Know."</span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">The afternoon will conclude with our traditional breakout discussion groups on topics related to your specific needs.</span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">You're not alone. Please join us!</span></p> Illinois Giftedtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-14:649749:Topic:5830082011-01-14T05:56:27.083ZIAGCGiftedhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TM
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798928403?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798928403?profile=original" width="282"></img></a> Several years ago, Effingham had a strong parent group that supported gifted education. Its leader, Jessica Rommel, and the group were a <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=26" target="_blank">Parent Affiliate</a> of <a href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/" target="_blank">Illinois Association for Gifted…</a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798928403?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="282" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798928403?profile=original"/></a>Several years ago, Effingham had a strong parent group that supported gifted education. Its leader, Jessica Rommel, and the group were a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24&Itemid=26">Parent Affiliate</a> of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/">Illinois Association for Gifted Children</a> and Jessica worked with me on the Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. However, after she and her family moved out of the area, the group lost strength. Who's involved and leading support for the kids whose needs are not met in the traditional curriculum class? </p>
<p><span class="GeorgiaBld_16-20_Blu">Join IAGC Parent Affiliates<br/></span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaBld_12-20_Blk">Chair:</span><br/><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">Terry James Mohaupt - </span><span class="VerdanaRegLnk_12-20_Blu"><a href="mailto:iagcgifted@gmail.com">iagcgifted@gmail.com</a> </span><br/><span class="VerdanaBld_12-20_Blk">Goals:</span><br/><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">To increase the networking opportunities for parents throughout Illinois.</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">IAGC's 16th Annual Gifted <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=42">Convention</a> will be Feb. 6-8, 2011, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. </span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">I'll host the Sunday afternoon session for parents. It will feature Jim Delisle on "Parenting Precocious Kids: Understanding the Ups and Downs of Growing Up Gifted." Newenka DuMont will present "Options for Educating a Highly Gifted Child: What a Parent Needs to Know."</span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">The afternoon will conclude with our traditional breakout discussion groups on topics related to your specific needs.</span></p>
<p><span class="VerdanaReg_12-20_Blk">You're not alone. Please join us!</span></p> Acing Parent-Teacher Conferences - cool article. Ideas?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-07:649749:Topic:5156042010-10-07T18:27:02.046ZVolMomhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/VolMom
Wanted to share this WSJ article: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703843804575533963972250820.html">Acing Parent-Teacher Conferences</a>. Thought Zaslow did a terrific job of capturing the broad conversation and offering tips for both teachers and parents.<br></br><br></br>(I'm quoted about using Skype video for parent-teacher conferences, something I learned about in forums like these. They also gave a nice shout to VolunteerSpot's free/ez…
Wanted to share this WSJ article: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703843804575533963972250820.html">Acing Parent-Teacher Conferences</a>. Thought Zaslow did a terrific job of capturing the broad conversation and offering tips for both teachers and parents.<br/><br/>(I'm quoted about using Skype video for parent-teacher conferences, something I learned about in forums like these. They also gave a nice shout to VolunteerSpot's free/ez <a href="http://www.VolunteerSpot.com/school">parent-teacher conference scheduler</a>.)<br/><br/>How are you preparing and runinng parent-teacher conferences this year?<br/> How do you use parent volunteers?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-21:649749:Topic:4993002010-08-21T14:46:17.203ZVolMomhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/VolMom
I'm leading a free webinar on Strategies for Boosting Parent<br />
Involvement (parent volunteering) on Live Classroom 2.0 at noon EST<br />
today - please join me and bring your suggestions and stories: <a href="http://live.classroom20.com/" rel="nofollow">http://live.classroom20.com/</a><br></br><br></br>Can't make the webinar - <span style="font-weight: bold;">what suggestions and ideas do you have for using parent volunteers to help in your class? </span> <br></br><br></br>And...here's a new 1 min. Call to Action…
I'm leading a free webinar on Strategies for Boosting Parent<br />
Involvement (parent volunteering) on Live Classroom 2.0 at noon EST<br />
today - please join me and bring your suggestions and stories: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://live.classroom20.com/">http://live.classroom20.com/</a><br/><br/>Can't make the webinar - <span style="font-weight: bold;">what suggestions and ideas do you have for using parent volunteers to help in your class? </span> <br/><br/>And...here's a new 1 min. Call to Action video to boost parent involvement in
your class/school this year - it includes a quick demo of VolunteerSpot.<br />
Please check it out. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/volunteerspot">http://www.youtube.com/volunteerspot</a><br/> Illinois - March 7 Parent Advocacy in Auroratag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-30:649749:Topic:4238442009-12-30T15:03:51.215ZIAGCGiftedhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TM
Here is an announcement from our friends and colleagues at<br />
<br />
The Packer Foundation Scholars Program<br />
Aurora University and Fearn Elementary<br />
Enrichment Classes for Youth: PreK – 8th grade<br />
<br />
Sunday, March 7th<br />
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.<br />
Parent Advocacy<br />
<br />
Jill Ko,<br />
-State-wide organizer for IAGC's Please Don't Leave Our Children Behind Day Event;<br />
-2008 – current President of PACE, Parents And Community for Excellence, gifted and talented parent organization in Oswego 308 School District,<br />
-Activist for…
Here is an announcement from our friends and colleagues at<br />
<br />
The Packer Foundation Scholars Program<br />
Aurora University and Fearn Elementary<br />
Enrichment Classes for Youth: PreK – 8th grade<br />
<br />
Sunday, March 7th<br />
from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.<br />
Parent Advocacy<br />
<br />
Jill Ko,<br />
-State-wide organizer for IAGC's Please Don't Leave Our Children Behind Day Event;<br />
-2008 – current President of PACE, Parents And Community for Excellence, gifted and talented parent organization in Oswego 308 School District,<br />
-Activist for gifted/talented children<br />
-Mother of two<br />
<br />
and<br />
<br />
Terry James Mohaupt,<br />
-Father of four<br />
-Consultant and Parent Affiliates Chairman- Illinois Association for Gifted Children<br />
-Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children<br />
-Advisory Board, Regional Office of Education, Boone/Winnebago Counties<br />
-Chicago Area Mensa Gifted Children Committee<br />
-American Mensa, Ltd. National Vision Committee<br />
-Past-past President, Parents for Gifted Education, Rockford Public Schools District 205<br />
-Guest speaker and facilitator, Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Saturday Enrichment Program and Summer Program<br />
-Facilitator of Outdoor Education at Stronghold Conference Center, Oregon IL<br />
-Owner/Moderator of several online gifted networks<br />
<br />
will speak on:<br />
"Parent Networking and Effective Advocacy"<br />
and<br />
"Information on participating in<br />
Please Don't Leave Our Children Behind Day 2010 in Springfield, IL,<br />
and Advocacy at the State Level."<br />
<br />
All audiences welcome<br />
Cost: $5.00 per session– please register on your child’s form your interest in attending to allow us to prepare handouts for all.<br />
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For registration and more information, such as Children's Course descriptions and printable registration form, go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.packerfoundation.org/scholars/youngscholars2.pdf">http://www.packerfoundation.org/scholars/youngscholars2.pdf</a><br />
and <a href="http://www.packerfoundation.org">http://www.packerfoundation.org</a><br />
and <a href="http://www.packerfoundation.org/scholars/index.cfm">http://www.packerfoundation.org/scholars/index.cfm</a><br />
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Winter Term I (WI): Sundays, March 7th<br />
Winter Term II (WII): Sundays, March 14th and 21st<br />
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Questions? If you wish a response,<br />
Call (630) 8GIFTED (844-3833) or 630-518-6987<br />
E-mail Dr. Ann Butcher, Director: abutcher@aurora.edu<br />
The Scholars Program, 347 South Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506-4829<br />
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THANK YOU to members who support IAGC in providing this information as a service to the gifted community of Illinois.<br />
Go to Membership is less than a dollar a week. Please join us today. New Tool - free online scheduler for proctors, parent-teacher conferences, classroom volunteers, PTA, etc.tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-08:649749:Topic:3233352009-04-08T20:52:39.133ZKaren Bhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenB
We've got a new signup tool that makes it super easy to schedule parents and teachers - think Evite, juiced for volunteering. Still fine-tuning and looking for teachers to give us a try & share feedback. We cut coordination time for test proctors and parent-teacher conferences by 85%. Parents love how easy it is to coordiante boosters, fundraisers, concession stand volunteers, etc.<br />
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We've got a new signup tool that makes it super easy to schedule parents and teachers - think Evite, juiced for volunteering. Still fine-tuning and looking for teachers to give us a try & share feedback. We cut coordination time for test proctors and parent-teacher conferences by 85%. Parents love how easy it is to coordiante boosters, fundraisers, concession stand volunteers, etc.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
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K Using Glogster to teach parents about Web 2.0tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-03:649749:Topic:3206552009-04-03T22:02:09.577ZKami Mulzethttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KamiMulzet
I'm moving a discussion started in the introductions area so that others who are interested can follow if they want.<br />
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I've been trying to create a Parent Education glog (<a href="http://www.glogster.com/edu">www.glogster.com/edu</a>) to help our parents understand Web 2.0 tools because of some fears they have about their children reaching inappropriate sites or ads. While trying to create this tool to tell them about 21st Century learning, I've been having some issues with inappropriate pop ups…
I'm moving a discussion started in the introductions area so that others who are interested can follow if they want.<br />
<br />
I've been trying to create a Parent Education glog (<a href="http://www.glogster.com/edu">www.glogster.com/edu</a>) to help our parents understand Web 2.0 tools because of some fears they have about their children reaching inappropriate sites or ads. While trying to create this tool to tell them about 21st Century learning, I've been having some issues with inappropriate pop ups from embedded videos (from sites like <a href="http://www.teachertube.com">www.teachertube.com</a>). It is hard to calm parent's fears when ads are not appropriate for their kids to see. I'd like to discuss parent fears about 21st Century learning, and explore creative ways to use the tools of web 2.0 to teach them about 21st Century literacy. My hope is that the result will calm their fears and help them to embrace what we are trying to do in the classroom. I'd love to hear from anyone with ideas about this!