Course curriculum

  • 01

    Chapter 1: Foundations of Partnership

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    • Onboarding Families Effectively
    • Building Strong School-Family Partnerships
    • Foundations of School-Family Partnerships
    • What True Partnership Looks Like in Action
    • Key Characteristics of Strong School-Family Partnerships
    • Scenario Exercise: Building the Bridge with Parents
    • Scenario Exercise: The Parent Concern Escalation
    • Strategies for Managing Difficult Conversations
    • Building a Culture that Prevents Conflict
    • Preparing for Difficult Conversations with Parents
    • Role-Play Scenario: Handling a Concerned and Upset Parent
    • Reflection Worksheet: Evaluating Past Conversations with Parents
  • 02

    Chapter 2: Setting Expectations and Building Trust

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    • Building Trust Early On
    • Proactive Communication Habits for Building Stronger Partnerships
    • Select all that apply: Which practices help build trust in school-family partnerships?
  • 03

    Chapter 3: Effective Communication Strategies

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    • Proactive and Transparent Communication
    • Proactive Communication Habits for Building Stronger Partnerships
    • Creating a Welcoming Environment
    • Check your understanding.
    • Select all that apply: Which practices are essential for fostering effective collaboration in school-family partnerships?
    • Examples of Partnership in Action
  • 04

    Chapter 4: Conflict Prevention and Resolution

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    • Resolving Misalignment Gracefully
    • Designing Seamless Onboarding
    • Effective Onboarding Communication
    • Interactive Scenario: Introducing Yourself to Parents
    • Teacher Introduction Message Template: Setting the Stage for Partnership
    • The First 30 Days of Family Engagement: An Onboarding Framework
    • Understanding Parent Personas: The Key to Personalized Engagement
    • Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turning Conflict into Connection
  • 05

    Chapter 5: Embedding Partnership into School Culture

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    • Turning Families into Ambassadors
    • Building a Collaborative Framework: Aligning Schools and Families for Student Success
    • Handling Misalignment Before It Becomes Drama: Proactive Strategies for Schools
    • Building a Collaborative Framework: Practical Application Checklist