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1. Methods for keeping parents and caregivers informed about their student's work and behavior at school.
2. How to structure a successful parent/caregiver conference.
3. How to deal effectively with criticism and confrontation from adults who are responsible for your students.
4. Methods for working with parents of second language learners.

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An Introductory Letter:
Introduce yourself , state interests in teacher-parent contracts , and invite parents to back to school night.
Home Visits
An Initial Event at School:
Involve parents in picnics, ice cream social to mingle informally.
Involve Parents in Classroom:
Tutoring, Teaching special topics, chaperoning on field trips.

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Try to meet parents as soon as possible.
First impressions are extremely important.
Greet parents in language used at home.
Provide an outline for a parental orientation meeting.

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Weekly Planner
Friday envelopes
Newsletters
Progress Reports
Classroom Website
Phone Calls
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Share positive personal qualities the child displays at school.
Ask parents to read the student's self evaluation report card.
Discuss actual report card and examine specific examples of the student's work.
Introduce an area that needs improvement.

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The student shares his/her work and analyzes strengths and weaknesses.
5 steps:
Introduction
Present report card
Share reflection sheet
Shares comments about their student behavior
Sharing new goals

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Reinforces the teacher's commitment to the student and family.
Reminder to the teacher about commitments.
Reminds the parents of any agreements.

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Dealing Effectively with Parents' Criticism and Confrontations

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Dealing Effectively with Parents' Criticism and Confrontations

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1. Meet parent/ guardian in a safe setting.
2. Greet the parent in pleasant manner.
3. Use active listening to defuse the parent's emotions.
4. Look interested and listen carefully.
5. Present calm, professional manner.

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Methods for Positively Engaging Parents of E.L.L

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Methods for Positively Engaging Parents of E.L.L

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1. Build on cultural values
2. Stress personal contact with parents
3. Foster communication with parents
4. Create warm environment for parents
5. Facilitate structural accommodations for parental involvement