Warm Up: Relationships & Communication by Sarah Kerlin https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934 Remember to type your name as the "title"! en-us 2021-07-14 13:00:14 UTC 2022-08-04 14:05:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4de.png https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859374 If I’m calling about bad news, how they will respond. ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859374 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859451 Not connecting the way I want ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859451 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859559 Conversation expanding to topics not anticipated ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859559 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859604 Not receiving support

]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859604 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859613 How they will respond ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859613 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859620 I am most nervous about the parent being nonchalant and not open to problem solving as a team ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859620 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859653 Parent denial about the child’s action. ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859653 Am I annoying the parent? https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859891 2022-08-04 13:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859891 TIME https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859903 2022-08-04 13:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859903 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859908 Being honest and transparent]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859908 Time. Always so much to get done! https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859984 2022-08-04 13:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859984 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859995 Being able to meet the specific need or have the answer to the problem.]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859995 Probably their thoughts about why they are being called. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859996 2022-08-04 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859996 Timing (sometimes don’t “slow down” until later in the evening https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859998 2022-08-04 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254859998 The Introvert https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860019 Being on the phone longer than anticipated and the conversation escalating]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860019 Have I contacted this parent too much? https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860021 2022-08-04 13:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860021 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860037 Parents taking frustration due to other teachers or students out on me.
Lack of communication.
Over-communication ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860037 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860044 Honestly, I️ get nervous when talking to parents because of a few times where a parent has gotten really frustrated with the situation and taken it out on me. ]]> 2022-08-04 13:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860044 One on Ones https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860085 2022-08-04 14:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860085 Have so much to do! https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860096 2022-08-04 14:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860096 Time https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860112 2022-08-04 14:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860112 Making personal connections https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860151 2022-08-04 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860151 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860200 In order to keep relationships strong, consistent communication on my side was best. Checking in with school matters or curios about family functions or just sending motivational quotes every so often weekly - this built great relationships. ]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860200 Strategies/Systems that encourage positive contact https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860281 2022-08-04 14:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860281 Showing empathy https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860291 2022-08-04 14:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860291 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860300 Negative feedback and parents blaming me for anything negative. ]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860300 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860305 Their response to whatever it is I have to contact them about. ]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860305 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860354 The parents response]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860354 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860469 Time or forgetting]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860469 Time set aside to make calls. Feeling supported by administration if there are issues. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860472 2022-08-04 14:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860472 Time https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860497 2022-08-04 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860497 Share a project with them https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860549 2022-08-04 14:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860549 Time. Either it’s not in the moment of an incident, or there 1000 other things I️ should be doing. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860559 2022-08-04 14:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860559 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860572 Not enough time in the day]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860572 Positive calls home about even the little things their child may do. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860588 2022-08-04 14:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860588 Building trust https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860641 2022-08-04 14:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860641 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860710 Time and previous bad communication with parent.]]> 2022-08-04 14:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860710 Time https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860724 2022-08-04 14:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860724 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860754 If they aren’t responding whether I’m wasting my time or not.]]> 2022-08-04 14:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860754 Time and confidence :) https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860783 2022-08-04 14:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860783 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860797 Not knowing if the parent actually has time to communicate daily and the fear of conversing longer than anticipated. ]]> 2022-08-04 14:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860797 Attending/participating in activities outside of school (sporting events, birthday parties, etc.) https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860829 2022-08-04 14:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860829 Making myself avail even when it’s not always convenient https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860845 2022-08-04 14:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860845 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860886 Having time set aside for communication. Strategies for approaching parent communication ]]> 2022-08-04 14:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860886 Make positive calls. Start with positives. Express a desire to help the child because you care! https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860903 2022-08-04 14:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860903 Transparency/Vulnerability/Empathy/Honesty https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860919 2022-08-04 14:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860919 Negative reaction https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860955 If I’m calling about a fight, parents may be upset with me or say that it was okay bc they want them to stand up for themselves. Delivering the consequence then after is awkward ]]> 2022-08-04 14:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254860955 Time management or a part of the day dedicated to reach out https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861008 2022-08-04 14:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861008 cehmaxwell https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861032 I usually like to contact parents with “that a boys” Let them know their student is doing a wonderful job, is a really hard worker…]]> 2022-08-04 14:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861032 Attended their child’s sporting event. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861103 2022-08-04 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861103 Positive texts home or pictures of students during the day. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861136 2022-08-04 14:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861136 Discuss the concern and agree on the solution. Inclusion is a an awesome tool! https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861158 2022-08-04 14:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861158 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861524 Making sure the good interactions outnumber the “bad” interactions. ]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861524 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861561 I’m most nervous about contacting parents who never think their child is doing anything wrong because I already know I’ll get no solution to the problem.]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861561 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861601 Expressing concern for student (academically or health wise)
Positive calls home (grades, small achievements or accomplishments)]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861601 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861605 Confidence!]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861605 Made positive calls and attend sporting events https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861713 2022-08-04 14:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861713 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861779 Making personal connections, making sure that I’m not only talking to them when it’s negative giving lots of positive calls.]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861779 Be open https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861780 Have real conversations, have them in the classroom often, go to outside events, support their business/ideas ]]> 2022-08-04 14:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861780 I think the parent will be hostile or judgmental of me. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861854 2022-08-04 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861854 Parent not caring about your hat I have to say- or agree with the services I wish to provide to their child. The parent being passive in their students education https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861991 2022-08-04 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254861991 Don’t think parent has time to listen every day. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254862383 2022-08-04 14:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254862383 https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254862816 Make sure to make positive phone calls, not just calling when their child is in trouble.]]> 2022-08-04 14:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254862816 A template of what to say. https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254863131 2022-08-04 14:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/skerlin/d69gfs21oc6en934/wish/2254863131