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Back to School Night How to create a smooth and informative evening

Back to School Night How to create a smooth and informative evening. Dawn Goulart TV/TIP August 19, 2008. Back to School Night.

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Back to School Night How to create a smooth and informative evening

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  1. Back to School NightHow to create a smooth and informative evening Dawn Goulart TV/TIP August 19, 2008

  2. Back to School Night • The first formal introduction to parents will usually be “Back to School Night.” It is a time to introduce yourself and your curriculum. Keep in mind not only your agenda but the parents agenda as well…

  3. Parent Questions • Will my child receive a good education here and is the teacher well qualified?

  4. Parent Questions • Will my child receive a good education here and is the teacher well qualified? • Will my child be safe, have his/her needs met, and be happy here?

  5. Parent Questions • Will my child receive a good education here and is the teacher well qualified? • Will my child be safe, have his/her needs met, and be happy here? • How can I help my child succeed?

  6. Teacher Agenda • This is the time to share information about the school program including…

  7. Teacher Agenda • This is the time to share information about the school program including… • Who you are

  8. Teacher Agenda • This is the time to share information about the school program including… • Who you are • About your classroom • Curriculum • Schedule • Student expectation • Rules and procedures • Homework & Grades

  9. In Addition… • There are some other purposes to Back to School Night that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to:

  10. In Addition… • There are some other purposes to Back to School Night that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: • Set norms for parent/teacher interactions

  11. In Addition… • There are some other purposes to Back to School Night that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: • Set norms for parent/teacher interactions • Ask for help – Have a list available of times that you need help. For example: centers, math time, art

  12. In Addition… • There are some other purposes to Back to School Night that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: • Set norms for parent/teacher interactions • Ask for help – Have a list available of times that you need help. For example: centers, math time, art • Be proactive with potential problems

  13. In Addition… • There are some other purposes to Back to School Night that are less explicit but just as important. This is the time to: • Set norms for parent/teacher interactions • Ask for help – Have a list available of times that you need help. For example: centers, math time, art • Be proactive with potential problems • Have a conference sign-up sheet available • Don’t get side tracked or let one parent monopolize the conversation

  14. Your Turn!

  15. Your Turn! • Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting down some ideas of your own.

  16. Your Turn! • Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting down some ideas of your own. • Turn to a partner and talk about either: • Your ideas • Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation

  17. Your Turn! • Read the first goal for parents, “Will my child get a good education?” and list of activities. Spend a few minutes jotting down some ideas of your own. • Turn to a partner and talk about either: • Your ideas • Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation Spend 2 minutes reading the rest of the parent goals and ideas

  18. Again! • Pick one of the Teacher’s Goals from the handout. Spend 3 minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jotting down some ideas of your own.

  19. Again! • Pick one of the Teacher’s Goals from the handout. Spend 3 minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jotting down some ideas of your own. • Turn to a partner and talk about either: • Your ideas • Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation

  20. Again! • Pick one of the Teacher’s Goals from the handout. Spend 3 minutes reading it and the suggestions, and jot down some ideas of your own. • Turn to a partner and talk about either: • Your ideas • Ideas provided that you plan to include in your presentation Spend 2 minutes reading the rest of the goals and ideas.

  21. Final Thoughts…

  22. Final Thoughts… • Be prepared

  23. Final Thoughts… • Be prepared • Make sure your message is heard

  24. Final Thoughts… • Be prepared • Make sure your message is heard • Have a sign-in sheet for parents

  25. Final Thoughts… • Be prepared • Make sure your message is heard • Have a sign-in sheet for parents • Have handouts for parents to take home and send handouts home the next day to students whose families did not attend

  26. Final Thoughts… • Be prepared • Make sure your message is heard • Have a sign-in sheet for parents • Have handouts for parents to take home and send handouts home the next day to students whose families did not attend • BE CONFIDENT & PRACTICE!

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