Session 3 resources expand on the deeper dive educators have taken in Session 2 related to relationships, routines, and resources for families as partners. Below is an outline of new resources available for your use in professional development offerings in your region to encourage continued learning and growth of educators related to the nine areas of families as partners.
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Communication and Feedback
- Partnership strategy: Listen to Learn
- Action template: Home/School Communication Log
- Reading resource: Reflection Questions
Roles and Responsibilities
- Partnership strategy: Parents as Partners
- Action template: Learning Experience Survey
- Reading resource: Self-reflection Survey
Well-Being Structures
- Partnership strategy: Healthy Home Habits
- Action template: Visual Schedule
- Reading resource: Conversation Starters
Organizational and Study Skills
- Partnership strategy: Encourage Independence
- Action template: Strategies for Students
- Reading resource: Discussion Prompts
Support Structures
- Partnership strategy: Accessible Educators
- Action template: Homework Contract
- Reading resource: Have You Ever?
Attendance and Engagement
- Partnership strategy: Tactical Touchpoints
- Action template: Family Welcome Letter
- Reading resource: Engagement To-Do List
Learning Environment
- Partnership strategy: Organize and Adapt
- Action template: Learning Environment Ideas
- Reading resource: Book Quote Graffiti Wall/Gallery Walk
Instructional Tools
- Partnership strategy: Strategic Selections
- Action template: Application Availability Action Step Checklist
- Reading resource: For Your Consideration
Technology Tools
- Partnership strategy: Proactive Planning
- Action template: Family Technology Night
- Reading resource: Brainstorming Ideas