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=Parental Involvement= //"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others."// [|Anthony Robbins]

The parents of the students you care for are teachers, too. They are those kids' first teachers and as such, you need them on your team. Remember that we all have different backgrounds and have different perspectives when it comes to children. The more involved your parents become in the education of their children, the more effective you can be as a teacher or paraprofessional. This week we will look for tips and strategies for getting parents involved and for encouraging effective communication between home and school.

Remember that "listening" is also a part of effective communication:

//"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen."// [|Ernest Hemingway]

[|Parent Involvement Tips]

[|Tips for Welcoming Parent Volunteers Into Your Classroom]

[|How to Encourage Parental Involvement in the Classroom]

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
[|Ten Tips for Productive Parent Conferences]

[|Ten Tips for Productive Parent ConferencesReaching Out to Non-English Speaking Parents]

[|Communicating with Parents and Families]