QEP/TC Unit 1:Leap
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To leap ahead, please review the main takeaways of Unit 1 below.
Parent/Teacher Relationships
- Parental engagement is one of the most evidence-based, cost effective, readily available ways to significantly increase student outcomes.
- Engaging parents is an important component of a successful teaching practice.
- Relationships between parents and teachers are shown to be an effective means of engaging parents.
Purpose of Parent/Teacher Communication
Specific types of parent/teacher communication have the greatest impact on student outcomes. They include:
- Strong parent/teacher relationships
- Setting high expectations for student achievement
- Collaboration on details specific to a child
To Do
📝 Take a moment and write down the reasons improving your parent/teacher communication practices is worth your time and energy. Save the note. You will refer to it again later.
Moving On
Go back to Unit 1: Why Parent Communication Matters - a lot! if you want to learn more about the above points.
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Go forward to Unit 2: What are the Obstacles?