Working with Challenging Parents: How to Connect and Create a Team Approach | Online Learning for Teachers pursuing Continuing Education and Professional Development | The Connecting Link

 

Working with Challenging Parents: How to Connect and Create a Team Approach - #IMS21522

Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits or 45 Clock Hours

Course Description

Participants in this course will examine methodologies to facilitate the growth of a positive relationship with the most challenging of parents in a variety of school settings. 

Participants will focus on effective parent communication and engagement for K-12 education. Participants will explore methods to improve communication and collaboration that will focus on parent engagement and, in turn, will create a positive learning environment for every student. Emphasis is on exploring and learning ways to connect with parents and families. Participants will synthesize paradigms and leave the course with a better understanding of developing parent communication techniques leading towards sharing responsibility to help children learn and meet their educational goals.

Global Goals of the Course

  1. To examine current research in the area of best practice to develop positive relationships with parents (NBPTS 3,4)
  2. To develop an understanding of the need for effective communication strategies to create positive relationships with all parents in today’s varied types of classrooms (NBPTS 1,3,4)
  3. To analyze current communication and instructional practices in order to create engaged practices to better support student learning (NBPTS 1,3,4)
  4. To explore possible applications that can better keep parents informed of their child’s progress in the classroom (NBPTS 1,2,3,4)
  5. To explore research-proven methods of communication and instructional planning that leads to a more proactive relationship between students, parents, and teachers (NBTS 1,2,3,4)
  6. To synthesize best practice in relevant teaching research and classroom communication (NBPTS 2,3,4)


Reviews


By Nicola Durband
Reviewed 4 months ago
Taking courses with The Connecting Link is perfect for professionals who want to advance their knowledge and careers. Steve is a pleasure to work with. The materials and resources covered in the courses are engaging, thought provoking, and amazingly helpful in expanding one's toolbox to better serve the community of learners we work with across all grade levels.


By Kimberly Simmons
Reviewed 3 months ago
Steve is full of knowledge and he is good at making personal connections with his students. He makes learning engaging after a long day of work.


By Julie Serrecchia
Reviewed 1 year ago
This class encouraged me to step out of my teacher role and appreciate the parent perspective. I took away some great tips for communicating with parents.


By Wendy Stacey
Reviewed 4 months ago
I enjoy the format of Steve Novak's classes. He encourages collaboration and sharing of ideas among his students.

Interactive courses are delivered via Zoom at specific times with a live instructor.

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06/21/21 - 07/02/21
Jun 21 – Jul 02, 2021
Zoom Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22, 24, 29, July 1 (5:00pm-6:30pm Central time)