Communication & Learning
Communication is the foundation of a solid partnership. When families and educators communicate effectively, positive relationships develop, problems are more easily solved, and students make greater progress. Here is a website for families, please visit this site to learn more about effective communication with your child
www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/parenting.disab.all.4.6.html
Ripley's 7 Good Practices for Families
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Take the time - those moments talking at evening meals and visiting the library, museum or zoo make a difference. |
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Read together - it's the starting point of all learning. Read with your youngsters. Share a good book with your child. |
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Use TV wisely - limit viewing to no more than two hours a school day. |
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Stay in regular contact with your child's teacher - encourage your child to take challenging courses at school. Check homework every day. |
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Join with your child's teacher and principal - to compare your school program against the best schools and state standards of excellence. This will help your children reach their full potential. |
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Know where your children are - especially your teens. Encourage them to join youth groups. Support community efforts to keep children safe and off the streets after hours. |
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Talk directly to your children - about the values you want them to have and about the dangers of using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. It could literally save their lives. |
Below is a self-checklist to help you to become more involved in your child's education. Being a part of your child's daily life will help them not only in school, but throughout life as well.
*A CHECKLIST FOR EFFECTIVE PARENT-PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION*
For Parents:
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Do I believe that I am an equal partner with professionals, accepting my share of the responsibility for solving problems and making plans on behalf of my child?
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Do I maintain a file of important documents and correspondence so that I have a complete history of services provided to my child and family?
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Do I take an active, assertive role in planning and implementing the Individual Education Program (IEP) for my child?
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Do I come to appointments having thought through the information I want to give and the questions I want answered?
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Do I communicate quickly with professionals who are serving the needs of my child when there are significant changes or when notable situations occur?
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Do I communicate with other parents, thereby reducing my isolation that theirs and sharing my expertise?