The shift of teaching and learning from in-person to remote/hybrid has greatly impacted how we support students’ academic progress. The relationships, routines, and resources that are the foundation for effective partnerships between families and the school community now require a new approach.
In this session, we’ll begin to explore the family partnerships and best practices that establish a thriving learning environment for all students.
Facilitator’s Guide: Families as Partners: Supporting Teaching and Learning at Home (Session #1)
Modes of Learning
Facilitators will guide a conversation using the Families as Partners overview presentation (linked below). Each participant will need a copy of the Families as Partners Survey Workbook (electronic or printed). A quick video (embedded in the slide deck and linked below) is included in the presentation.
Presentation Materials
- Families as Partners overview presentation (PPT)
- Families as Partners assessment workbook | Preview this material on a web page
- Families as Partners overview video
Additional resources
The following resources are also linked from the Facilitator’s Guide:
- 4 Tricks for Building Relationships During Remote Learning (We Are Teachers)
- How to Coach Parents Who Are Teaching at Home (Edutopia)
- Creating Moments of Genuine Connection Online (Cult of Pedagody)
- Engaging Parental Support for Smarter Thinking (Edutopia)
- Establishing Routines for Remote Learning (Edutopia)
- 7 Guiding Principles for Parents Teaching From Home (Edutopia)
- 3 Tech Tools for Distance Learning and Beyond (Edutopia)
- How to Set Up a Remote Learning Environment for Your Kids (New York Times)
- Designing Your LMS to Make Distance Learning Better (Edutopia)
Learning Objectives
- Address the core components of family partnerships in the educational setting
- Discuss the reasons for family partnership transitions
- Identify areas of successful transitions and areas for improvement regarding families as partners in a remote/hybrid setting
Contact
For more information, or if you are unable to access any of the resources provided:
- Amy Konz, Mohawk Regional Information Center
- Barbara Tasber, Broome-Tioga BOCES