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As we prepare for a new school year, many families/parents/ caregivers are beginning to think about how we move conversations forward about our children and their learning experience at school. An excellent article published last fall in The New Yorker magazine (“Can Teachers and Parents Get Better at Talking to One Another?”) highlighted some key insights about bidirectional communication practices between home and school. One key takeaway: establishing rapport and building trust early between families and classrooms, through informal conversation, was an essential foundation for connecting about other events, developments, or concerns later in the school year. Today’s webinar, “How to Talk to Teachers”, hosted by author / educator Lia De Cicco Remu and Martha Jez from Fair Chance Learning, served as a helpful refresher. I also thought Lia’s new book on this topic might generate productive conversations among parent / caregiver advisory groups, such as School Councils and school district Parent Involvement Committees - enhancing the terrific work that many of these bodies are already doing about communication between home and school. Thank you, Lia and Martha, for engaging today’s session and highlighting some of the considerations that are worth noting about positive families -school communication!

Caregivers are often the first teachers in a child’s life, shaping attitudes toward learning and school. When caregivers act as school allies, the support system around each student is stronger, and students’ perceptions of the school system are more positive. Building strong caregiver partnerships is essential to bridging the gap between school and home. Engaged caregivers provide the consistent support needed to reinforce behavioral and academic strategies, ensuring students receive the continuity they need to thrive. By turning caregivers into allies, the school becomes more than a place for education—it transforms into a hub for community and growth. Drawing from insights from seasoned educators Kevin Summers, Licia Hillman, and Brandy Samuell, we’ve outlined strategies to help schools cultivate meaningful caregiver partnerships. These actionable approaches emphasize trust-building, collaboration, and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for student success. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-ccDs0 #educators #principal #k12

Early childhood educators know how important a routine can be. But, the power of routines isn't limited to the classroom. Read our latest blog by Rebecca Whalen, MA, CCC-SLP to learn how to empower caregivers to embrace routines. http://spr.ly/6046ZMZsq #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducators #CaregiverTips

episode 141 is live >> building inclusive and sensory-friendly classrooms to promote regulation and learning with @the.dr.tay and Alyssa Blask Campbell @seed.and.sew 🎙️ in this episode, Dr. Tay and Alyssa Campbell, an expert in early childhood emotional development, explore how sensory-friendly classrooms can better support autistic students. they dive into the importance of sensory regulation in learning environments and discuss how proactive strategies can benefit neurodivergent children. they also highlight the crucial role teachers and parents play in advocating for inclusive supports and share practical tools for managing diverse needs in classrooms. thank you, @seed.and.sew, for your dedication to creating tools that help educators and families build supportive, sensory-friendly spaces 💗 if you want to learn more about sensory regulation, proactive classroom strategies, or building inclusive learning environments, then comment “141” for the link to listen 🎧 #neurodivergentkids #sensoryregulation #inclusiveclassrooms #earlychildhoodeducation #autismparenting #autismcommunity #childdevelopment #autismsupport #classroomtools #childpsychologist . . . DISCLAIMER: Information shared by Dr. Taylor Day "Dr. Tay" on social media is not intended to replace or be constituted as clinical or medical care. It’s intended for educational purposes only. Dr. Tay always aims to provide neurodivergent affirming care, which includes ongoing learning and pivoting. It’s important to be aware that although tips shared on social media can be useful, she is unable to provide specific applications to your child or relevant nuance to your family's situation. If you need support, please establish care with a licensed provider so that they can provide tailored recommendations for you or your child.

Why do relationships matter in schools? I'm currently leading a 10-hour PD for educators on building effective relationships with students, caregivers, and stakeholders. Share your thoughts on why these connections are crucial for creating a positive learning environment. Learn more about our PD offerings https://drmcselfcare.com/ #relationshipsinschool #teacherPD #traumasensitiveeducation

Parent and caregiver engagement, including establishing relationships with parents and caregivers, improves student academic achievement, social and behavioral competencies, emotional wellness, and the benefits and outcomes for the child are abundant. As we settle into the school year, we have an excellent opportunity to continue supporting students and proactively engage parents and caregivers to help them achieve their maximum potential Educators, schools, and the community must also make intentional and productive efforts to listen to and support parents and other caregivers, and assist in ensuring parents and caregivers have the means to be effective partners in their child’s education. Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/3Y633cS #Education #Learning #Teachers #Educators #EdTech #Schools

Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) is a key process to identify, support and monitor children’s level of need with accessing their learning at school. It is a key part of the graduated response, which we’ve talked about on a previous post. It helps us make decisions about what extra support is needed, and whether children need to receive targeted or specialist educational supports. ASSESS Teacher and caregiver assessments/experiences/knowledge of the child are used along with relevant specialist assessments, caregiver and child views and experiences and external advice (where appropriate) are used to assess a child’s current skill level. PLAN Caregivers and the child are involved in deciding the evidence-based intervention(s), support and reasonable adjustments for children needed. Focussed outcomes and a review date are agreed. DO The agreed intervention/provision(s) take place with the impact monitored and recorded. Further assessments may be required. REVIEW An evaluation of the support - has it helped? Caregivers and the child feed back into the cycle to decide if further assessments are needed and to modify outcomes. Children may go back to accessing universal supports only, continue to receive targeted support or move on to more specialist supports. ALT TEXT: A graphic with a circle of arrows saying 'Assess, Plan, Do, Review' with a lady in the piddle looking confused with her arms up and question marks floating above her head, with the text 'What on earth is Assess, Plan, Do, Review?' #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapy #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechtherapist #speechandlanguagecpd #SLCN #SLCNsystems #TeamSLCN #SLCNtribe #SEN #SEND #SENDInstagram #earlyyearseducator #primaryteaching #primaryteacher #primary #primaryheadteachers #primaryschool #ect #earlycareerteacher #earlycareerteachers #learningdisabilities #autismacceptance #downsyndrome #dldseeme #developmentallanguagedisorder

Our smart system provides real-time insights into your child's daily activities with precision and reliability. By monitoring each child's behavior patterns and preferences, we deliver personalized activity recommendations that align perfectly with their natural interests. The heart of our system lies in Interest-Based Learning (IBL). We've discovered that children learn best when activities match their natural curiosity. Our technology identifies these interests and suggests engaging activities that make learning feel like play. Parents and teachers receive detailed yet easy-to-understand reports about: - Daily activity patterns - Learning progress - Emerging interests - Personalized activity suggestions Simple, smart, and effective - because every child deserves a learning experience as unique as they are. Want to learn how we're revolutionizing child development tracking? Let's connect! #ChildDevelopment #EdTech #Innovation #EarlyEducation #PersonalizedLearning #ChildCare #Education

📚Facing challenges with student retention? #wecanhelpyou 💡 The Vigour360 school health program provides parents with a persuasive incentive to reconsider. 💪 Incorporating the Vigour360 child health screening program can enhance parental trust, consequently boosting student retention. 🕒 Amidst the busy lives of parents, if they don't witness tangible results from a school, they may opt for change. However, when parents discover a school that prioritizes healthy habits, preventive screenings, and academic advancement, why would they consider leaving? 🎓 Empower your students with a health advantage and elevate your student retention. We stand by your side in this endeavor. Follow Vigour360 #StudentRetention #Vigour360 #SchoolHealth #PreventiveScreenings #AcademicAdvancement #studenthealth #healthandwellness #empoweringstudents #ChildHealth #SchoolWellness #schoolhealthcheckup #SchoolWellness #indianschool #indianschools #parents #principal #principals #joinourcommunity #worldclassservice #Startupindia #informeddecision #schoolhealthprogram #cbse #icse #ibschools #IGCSE

Absenteeism, or a frequent bout of missed school days, can lead to lost opportunities and diminishing returns on education and healthcare prospects for children as young as kindergarten. Learn how you can utilize your EHR to close the gap keeping kids from school in this week's blog. https://hubs.la/Q02NFJ7f0