Responses to 'Parent and Community Engagement: The Case for Proactive Engagement ' by Matt Sheldon https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj Please describe: a) what you think the key points are from the article b) what aspect(s) of the article particularly resonated with you and why en-us 2019-08-16 05:58:41 UTC 2019-08-20 06:54:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Engage over manage. Our commitment is the family and not just the student. Goals are the same because we are part of the same community. hewlett_l https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616863 2019-08-20 06:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616863 Engagement is more powerful than management. melalyn https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616898 2019-08-20 06:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616898 cartwright_k https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616950 Engaging over managing; involving parents in creating the community together; regular communication]]> 2019-08-20 06:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375616950 Engagement should be proactive and foster supportive relationships between staff and parents. simpson_n https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617023 2019-08-20 06:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617023 Engagement goes hand in hand with co-constructing with parents to create a cohesive community. lacey_t https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617077 2019-08-20 06:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617077 Engagement sowerby_b https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617093 Engaging over managing - when you actively include parents they are usually more forgiving/understanding when things do not go to plan. ]]> 2019-08-20 06:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617093 Building relationships, building goodwill with parents at the start of the year. https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617100 2019-08-20 06:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617100 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617123 A crucial question is whether parents are stakeholders to manage or to engage. 

]]> 2019-08-20 06:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617123 So important to plan how engagement should be carried out. Also, don't forget to thank those involved. melalyn https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617150 2019-08-20 06:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617150 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617151 The more we work with parents, and are open to communicating with them, the more they will want to work with you as a teacher. I have found that by talking openly and being friendly with parents last year, and seeing them more as stakeholders, I had a better relationship and could achieve more with them for their children. This is especially true for students who have additional needs such as LS, EAL, behaviour difficulties, anxiety etc.]]> 2019-08-20 06:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617151 Engaging parents/families = building bonds and a relationship of trust which results in proactive and collaborative relationships which have a very positive impact and effect on the children's learning journey and well-being. https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617169 2019-08-20 06:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617169 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617176 Parents are instrumental to achieving our goals / visions 

]]> 2019-08-20 06:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617176 Good communication and respect https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617281 2019-08-20 06:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617281 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617343 Plan ]]> 2019-08-20 06:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617343 manford_a https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617344 Being proactive with parents.    Involving them to be a part of the learning journey of their child.]]> 2019-08-20 06:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617344 E https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617350 2019-08-20 06:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617350 Engagement! But, it's important to understand the two-way street. To what extent are parents willing to engage with the school on more than an educational level. Do they appreciate that maximising a young person's potential depends on the quality of the whole context? https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617355 2019-08-20 06:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617355 francis_l https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617402 Communication with parents is part of being part of a community - working towards shared goals.]]> 2019-08-20 06:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617402 'without the parents you only help part of the child' king_s https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617470 2019-08-20 06:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617470 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617480 Positive relationship between parent and teacher]]> 2019-08-20 06:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617480 Good communication and respect. https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617575 2019-08-20 06:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617575 When you engage the parents, you can develop the students even more https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617644 2019-08-20 06:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617644 'Build in opportunities to listen to parents in both structured and unstructured interactions' I think we do this already. How structured is it? How well is it articulated internally and externally. king_s https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617686 2019-08-20 06:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617686 Key points: important to engage rather than manage. Plan engagement opportunities for optimum outcome https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617764 2019-08-20 06:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617764 Parent engagement is great way to improve child's performance. https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617811 2019-08-20 06:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617811 Engagement: Plan it well. Communicate it well. Execute it well. Recognise and thank those who supported. https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617918 2019-08-20 06:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617918 Sport events helps to build up relationship with parents and kids out of academic routine. larrosa_j https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617941

]]> 2019-08-20 06:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375617941 https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375618059 Engagement with parents can be powerful and strengthen the learning and development of our students. ]]> 2019-08-20 06:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375618059 Manage parents vs engage parents - perception of parents vs desire to collaborate https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375618149 2019-08-20 06:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldon_m/uutf510qfxbj/wish/375618149